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    Néanmoins (en. Nevertheless)

    /nɛ.mɛ.ɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    Introduces a concession or opposition.
    It is cold; nonetheless, she goes out without a coat.
    Il fait froid, néanmoins elle sort sans manteau.
    Marks the contradiction to a previously expressed idea.
    He is late; nonetheless, he always has his excuses.
    Il est en retard, néanmoins il a toujours ses excuses.
    Reinforces a statement despite a particular situation.
    She doesn't like chocolate; nonetheless, she ate some.
    Elle n'aime pas le chocolat, néanmoins elle en a mangé.

    Etymology

    Of ancient origin, from the word 'nothing' and 'less'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    however, nonetheless
    Indicates a concession.
    toutefois, néamoins
    nonetheless
    Used to contrast two ideas.
    néanmoins
    despite that, nonetheless
    Used to signify that one thing is true even if another is not.
    malgré cela, néanmoins

    Related Words

    however
    Indicates an opposition.
    cependant
    however
    Marks a restriction.
    toutefois
    yet
    Used to express a contradiction.
    pourtant

    Slang Meanings

    Okay, but still.
    It's annoying; nonetheless, I'm going to do it.
    C'est chiant, néanmoins je vais le faire.
    Still, you are right.
    It's late, but nonetheless, I want to go out.
    Il est tard, mais néanmoins, je veux sortir.