rien ne presse
The English phrase "no rush" can be translated into French as rien ne presse.
This phrase is used to communicate to someone that they do not need to hurry to complete a task.
Which one should you use?
Depending on the context and the level of formality, several other expressions can be used. Pas de précipitation means "no hurry" or "take your time", while Il n'y a pas d'urgence means "there's no hurry" or "it's not urgent". To specifically mean "take your time", you can use Prenez votre temps or Prends ton temps. For a more relaxed tone meaning "no worries, there's no pressure", you can use Pas de souci, il n'y a pas de pression.
Did you know?
- French has a specific word flâner for the act of strolling aimlessly, which embodies the spirit of rien ne presse as a lifestyle.
- The word précipitation in Pas de précipitation shares its root with the English word 'precipitation', though in French it specifically implies a frantic, messy haste.
- Using pas de souci to say 'no rush' can be seen as overly informal or even annoying to some traditionalists in France.
Examples in context
- Vous pouvez terminer cela à votre rythme, pas de précipitation.You can finish this at your own pace, no rush.
- Ne vous dépêchez pas, prenez votre temps pour réviser le document.Don't rush, take your time to review the document.
- Vous pouvez envoyer le rapport demain, il n'y a pas d'urgence.You can send the report tomorrow, there's no rush.
- N'aie pas peur de finir tes devoirs plus tard. Prends ton temps.Don't be afraid to finish your homework later. Take your time.
- Tu peux me rendre l'argent quand tu peux, pas de souci, il n'y a pas de pression.You can give me the money whenever you can, no worries, there's no pressure.
- On ne partira pas avant que tu sois prêt, prends ton temps, il n'y a pas d'urgence.We won't leave before you're ready, take your time, there's no rush.
- Prends ton temps, s'il te plaît.Take your time, please.
- Vous pouvez terminer cela à votre rythme, s'il vous plaît.You can finish this at your own pace, please.
- Prends ton temps, rien ne presse.Take your time, there is no rush.
- Tu peux finir demain, rien ne presse.You can finish tomorrow, there is no rush.
- Ne t'inquiète pas, rien ne presse.Don't worry, there is no rush.
Example conversation
Manon is asking Nathan for a document.
- ManonTu as fini le dossier, Nathan ?Have you finished the file, Nathan?
- NathanPas encore, je termine ça maintenant.Not yet, I'm finishing it now.
- ManonD'accord, rien ne presse.Okay, no rush.
- NathanMerci, je te l'envoie bientôt.Thanks, I'll send it to you soon.
