Cela dit
Example: Cela dit, je comprends ton point de vue maintenant.
Definition
"Cela dit" is a French expression used to introduce a statement that qualifies or contrasts what has just been said, similar to saying 'that said' or 'having said that' in English. It helps to acknowledge a previous point before presenting a new perspective.
Etymology
The phrase "Cela dit" comes from the French words 'cela' meaning 'that' and 'dit,' the past participle of 'dire,' meaning 'to say.' Together, it literally means 'that said.' Did you know? It functions as a discourse marker to smoothly shift or add nuance in conversation.
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