n'importe lequel me va
In French, the phrase "either one is fine" is translated as n'importe lequel me va.
This phrase is used to indicate that any of the available options is acceptable.
Which one should you use?
You can use n'importe lequel me convient to be slightly more formal by stating that the option suits you.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the options being discussed are feminine nouns, you must use the feminine form n'importe laquelle instead of n'importe lequel.
Did you know?
- While n'importe lequel translates to 'either one' in this context, the phrase can actually be used to mean 'any one' among a group of many options, not just two.
- Depending on the social context, using n'importe lequel can come across as dismissive or cold because it signals that the speaker is completely indifferent to the outcome.
- The verb va in this phrase is a distant relative of the English word 'vadose', which describes soil that is porous to water and originates from the same Latin root meaning 'to go'.
Examples in context
- Quel film veux-tu regarder? – Peu importe.Which movie do you want to watch? – Either one is fine.
- Veux-tu aller au restaurant chinois ou italien? – Comme tu veux.Do you want to go to the Chinese or Italian restaurant? – Either one is fine.
- Tu préfères le rouge ou le bleu ? N'importe lequel me va.Do you prefer red or blue? Either one is fine with me.
- N'importe lequel me va.Either one is fine with me.
- Pour le dessert, n'importe lequel me va.For dessert, either one is fine with me.
Example conversation
Two friends are choosing a movie to watch at home.
- LucasTu veux regarder quel film ?Which movie do you want to watch?
- EmmaN'importe lequel me va, Lucas.Either one is fine with me, Lucas.
- LucasD'accord, choisissons ce film-là alors.Okay, let's choose that movie then.
- EmmaC'est une bonne idée.That is a good idea.
