Quoiqu'il (en. Whatever)

/kwa.kil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
conjunction
Introduces a concession.
Whatever the weather, we are going out.
Quoiqu'il fasse froid, nous allons sortir.
Indicates that something is true despite the situation or opposition.
Although he is tired, he continues to work.
Quoiqu'il soit fatigué, il continue de travailler.

Etymology

Formed from 'quoi que' and 'il'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Nevertheless
Nevertheless, whatever happens.
Quoiqu'il en soit
Whatever happens
No matter what will happen.
Quoiqu'il arrive

Related Words

although
Introduces a concession.
bien que
despite
Indicates an opposition.
malgré

Slang Meanings

No matter what it is, it changes nothing.
Regardless of what he says, I will do what I want.
Quoiqu'il en dise, je ferai ce qui me plaît.
We don't care.
Regardless of what he thinks, I wasn’t listening.
Quoiqu'il pense, je n'écoutais pas.