What does “pas pire” mean?

Literally 'not worse', but it means 'pretty good' or 'not bad'. Often an understated compliment. Harmless. An English-speaking parent may hear it as negative, but it's usually positive.

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pas pire

Literally 'not worse', but it means 'pretty good' or 'not bad'. Often an understated compliment.

Pis, ton exam? Pas pire! (So, your test? Pretty good!)

For parents and educators

Harmless. An English-speaking parent may hear it as negative, but it's usually positive.

Also heard as

pas si pire, pas trop pire

Sources

fr.wiktionary.org
usito.usherbrooke.ca
fr.wiktionary.org

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