Example: Bon gré mal gré, il a accepté la décision finale.
Definition
"Bon gré mal gré" is a French expression meaning to do something willingly or unwillingly, or whether one likes it or not. It indicates accepting a situation or decision despite personal feelings, as in 'Bon gré mal gré, he accepted the final decision.'
Translations
Willingly or unwillingly
De buen o mal grado
Linksom of rechtsom
De bon grat o per força
Ob man will oder nicht
Etymology
The phrase "Bon gré mal gré" literally translates to "good will, bad will" in English. It originates from Old French, combining 'bon gré' (good will) and 'mal gré' (bad will), reflecting the idea of acting regardless of one's preference or feelings.
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Willingly or unwillingly