Example: Il a accepté l'offre, sans pour autant être totalement convaincu.
Definition
"Sans pour autant" is a French expression used to indicate that something happens or is true without fully reaching or causing another related state or condition. For example, in 'Il a accepté l'offre, sans pour autant être totalement convaincu,' it means he accepted the offer without being completely convinced.
Translations
Without however
Sin por ello
Zonder daarom
Sense que això impliqui
Ohne deshalb
Etymology
The expression "sans pour autant" combines 'sans' meaning 'without' and 'pour autant' meaning 'for as much' or 'to that extent.' It evolved in French to express a nuanced contrast, emphasizing that one action occurs without necessarily leading to another. Did you know? This phrase helps to soften statements, showing moderate or partial conditions.
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Without however