Quoique (en. Though)

/kwa.ɛk/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

conjunction

Introduces a concession.

Although the weather is bad, we are going out.

Quoique le temps soit mauvais, nous allons sortir.

Expresses a nuance of condition.

Although I am tired, I will continue to work.

Quoique je sois fatigué, je continuerai à travailler.

Highlights an apparent contradiction.

He succeeded, although his beginnings were difficult.

Il a réussi, quoique ses débuts aient été difficiles.

Derived from Latin 'quod' (who) and 'aqua' (water).

although this is true

Although it is true.

quoique cela soit vrai

although you do not want it

Even if you do not want it.

quoique tu ne le veuilles pas

although later

Although later.

quoique plus tard

although

Expression indicating a concession.

bien que

despite

Indicates opposition or resistance.

malgré

even though

Expresses another form of concession.

encore que

It's true, but still.

Although, I'm not sure it changes anything.

Quoique, je ne suis pas sûr que cela change quelque chose.

In the end, it doesn't matter.

Although, it doesn't really stress me out.

Quoique, ça ne me fait pas vraiment stressé.