Example: Il a échoué, pour autant il continue à se battre chaque jour.
Definition
"Pour autant" is a French expression used to indicate that despite a preceding statement or fact, something else remains true or unchanged. It often conveys a contrast or concession, similar to saying "nevertheless" or "even so" in English.
Translations
However
Por ello
Daarom nog niet
Per això no
Deshalb noch lange nicht
Etymology
The expression "pour autant" comes from the French preposition "pour" meaning "for" and "autant" meaning "as much" or "so much." Together, they originally implied a measure or extent, evolving into a phrase used to express concession or contrast. Did you know? Its usage in everyday speech highlights how language can combine simple words to create nuanced meanings.
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