à propos de rien

American  

[a praw-poh duh ryan] / a prɔ poʊ də ˈryɛ̃ /

adverb

French.

1. apropos of nothing; with reference to nothing in particular.

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Example Sentences

I am aware that this account will be considered profane, and the writer of these facts, a morose, disagreeable person; but the truth is, nevertheless, better than false enthusiasm, which causes misrepresentation; and, having always before our eyes so much that is glorious and sublime, it cannot be necessary to inflate the imagination for ever à propos de rien.

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"Well, à propos de rien, mother," replied Jack, "simply because we love you, and, like misers, we treasure your love."

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It might seem a propos de rien, but he did not care in the least.

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After laughing three hours a propos de rien, it is time to be serious out of place.

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