Au demeurant
Example: Au demeurant, ses arguments restent valables malgré les critiques.
Definition
"Au demeurant" is a French expression used to introduce an additional comment that qualifies or adds to what has been previously said, often meaning 'moreover' or 'besides.' It highlights that the following statement also holds true despite other considerations.
Etymology
The phrase "Au demeurant" originates from Old French, where 'demeurant' is the present participle of 'demeurer,' meaning 'to remain' or 'to stay.' Literally, it means 'in what remains,' referring to what remains to be said. Did you know? This phrase has been used since the 16th century to introduce supplementary remarks.
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