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    N'empêche (en. Nevertheless)

    nɑ̃pɛʃ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Indicates that one thing does not prevent another from occurring.
    It's cold, but still, I'm going out.
    Il fait froid, mais n'empêche, je vais sortir.
    Used to qualify a statement.
    She is very nice, nonetheless she can be strict.
    Elle est très gentille, n'empêche qu'elle peut être sévère.
    Expresses an apparent contradiction.
    It's difficult, nonetheless we have to try.
    C'est difficile, n'empêche qu'on doit essayer.

    Etymology

    A contraction of 'ne' and 'empêcher', an expression in the French language.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    N'empêche que
    Indicates a concession while emphasizing a fact.
    N'empêche que
    It doesn't prevent
    Used to say that one thing does not change another.
    Ça n'empêche pas
    Doesn't prevent one from
    Expresses an action that occurs despite other factors.
    N'empêche pas de

    Related Words

    empêcher
    To make sure that something does not occur.
    empêcher
    only
    Indicates a restriction or a limit.
    seulement
    despite
    Expresses concession in the face of an obstacle.
    malgré

    Slang Meanings

    Used to show indifference to an objection.
    He says it's not the right time, still, I'm going anyway.
    Il dit que ce n'est pas l'heure, n'empêche, j'y vais quand même.