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.