Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-propos-de-rien
Phrase
/ˌɑː prɒ poʊ deɪ ˈrɪn/
Definition
This phrase is used to refer to something that is not relevant or not directly related to the main topic under discussion.
Examples
- During the meeting, he kept making a-propos-de-rien comments that confused everyone.
- Her stories were interesting but felt a little a-propos-de-rien to the central argument.
- Often, a-propos-de-rien jokes can lighten the mood in serious discussions.
Meaning
To bring up something that is somewhat off-topic or trivial in relation to the current conversation.
Synonyms
- Irrelevant
- Off-topic
- Superfluous
