French Expression · Native
Laisse tomber
Forget it / let it go
Pronunciation: less tohn-BAY
Meaning
An informal phrase asking someone to stop pursuing or discussing something.
Example
Laisse tomber, ce détail n’est plus important.
Forget it; that detail is no longer important.
Practice tips
- Practice Laisse tomber out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for native-level learners.