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    Autant (en. As much)

    [o.tɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    Indicates an equivalent quantity or comparison.
    He has as many books as I do.
    Il a autant de livres que moi.
    Used to mean 'as long' or 'to the same extent'.
    He was absent as much as his colleague.
    Il s'est absenté autant que son collègue.
    Can introduce a condition in comparison.
    As far as I know, there is no problem.
    Autant que je sache, il n'y a pas de problème.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'tantum', meaning 'so much' or 'as much'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    so to speak
    It means pretty much the same thing.
    autant dire
    as far as possible
    To the extent possible.
    autant que faire se peut
    it is better to say it right away
    It is preferable to mention it right away.
    autant le dire tout de suite

    Related Words

    so much
    Indicating a large quantity.
    tant
    equal
    Meaning of the same value or quantity.
    égal
    similar
    Used to refer to something similar.
    pareil

    Slang Meanings

    As much as possible.
    You have to try to manage as much as you can.
    Il faut essayer de gérer autant que tu peux.
    So to speak that.
    It is to say that everything is finished.
    C'est autant dire que tout est fini.