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    Qu'importe (en. Whatever)

    /ki ɛ̃ pɔʁt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    Indicates indifference or lack of importance of something.
    No matter what others think.
    Qu'importe ce que les autres pensent.
    Expresses a form of resignation or acceptance.
    No matter the consequences, I will do it.
    Qu'importe les conséquences, je vais le faire.
    Used to denounce a concern deemed unnecessary.
    No matter the details, the essence is elsewhere.
    Qu'importe les détails, l'essentiel est ailleurs.

    Etymology

    From Old French "qu' importe," meaning "what matters."

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    No matter the path
    It doesn't matter which road you take.
    Qu'importe le chemin
    No matter the risks
    It doesn't matter the dangers faced.
    Qu'importe les risques
    No matter the opinion of others
    The opinion of others is not important.
    Qu'importe l'avis des autres

    Related Words

    importance
    Characteristic of what is important.
    importance
    indifferent
    One that shows no interest or concern.
    indifférent
    insignificant
    One that has no importance.
    insignifiant

    Slang Meanings

    No matter, it's not a big deal.
    He missed the train, but no matter, there are others.
    Il a raté le train, mais qu'importe, il y en a d'autres.
    No worries.
    She forgot to call me, no matter, I will talk to her about it.
    Elle a oublié de m'appeler, qu'importe, je vais lui en parler.