Qu'autant (en. That as much)

/ka.otɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Used to introduce a proposition that reinforces or completes a previously expressed idea.

He likes apples, as much as he hates pears.

Il aime les pommes, qu'autant il déteste les poires.

Indicates that two elements are comparable to some extent.

This solution is difficult, as much as the other one was.

Cette solution est difficile, qu'autant que l'autre l'était.

Serves to introduce a condition or a degree of understanding.

You can come, as long as you are ready.

Tu peux venir, qu'autant que tu es prêt.

French expression derived from 'que' and 'autant', meaning 'to the same extent' or 'equally'.

as much as

Indicates a comparison or similarity.

qu'autant que

that is to say

Used to reinforce an affirmation.

qu'autant dire

as much to do

Suggests doing or acting in a certain proportion.

qu'autant faire

as much

Expresses an equal quantity or degree.

autant

she

Feminine pronoun that can be used in context.

elle

such

Used to signify a similar degree or condition.

tel

As if

It's good, as far as I know.

C'est bien, qu'autant que je sache.

At the same level

He is good, as much as the rest of the team.

Il est bon, qu'autant que le reste de l'équipe.