Tout de même
Example: Il pleut, mais je vais y aller tout de même.
Definition
"Tout de même" is a French expression used to indicate that something happens or is done despite obstacles, doubts, or previous statements. It can convey a sense of concession, insistence, or emphasis, similar to saying "anyway" or "still" in English.
Etymology
The phrase "tout de même" literally translates to "all the same" in English. It combines "tout" meaning "all" and "même" meaning "same". Historically, it has been used to express equivalence or concession, evolving into a common idiomatic expression in French for indicating persistence or contrast.
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