Understanding the French Expression Tant Mieux

Expression: Tant mieux Pronunciation: [ta(n) myeu] Meaning: thats a good thing, its just as well, even better, all the better, so much the better Literal translation: so much better Register: normal Notes: The French expression tant mieux is an easy way to say that youre pleased about something or for someone. Examples Tant mieux pour lui.Good for him.La fà ªte est annulà ©e.Tant mieux, je navais pas vraiment envie dy aller.The partys cancelled.Its just as well, I didnt really feel like going.Ce fromage est dà ©licieux.Oui, et en plus il est allà ©gà ©.Tant mieux !This cheese is delicious.Yes, and its low fat, too.Even better! Antonym tant pis - too bad, never mind Reader Comment This reminds me of a fantastic (mis)translation that went the round at my old school (50 years ago) for tant pis, tant mieux: My aunt, having relieved herself, felt a good deal better.   -Perry