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

From Willis the Pilot by Adrien, Paul

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