Example: Toutes proportions gardées, ce projet est très ambitieux.
Definition
"Toutes proportions gardées" is a French expression used to indicate that a comparison or statement is made with consideration of the differences in scale or context. It means 'all things considered proportionally,' often to soften or qualify a claim, as in 'Toutes proportions gardées, this project is very ambitious.'
Translations
Relatively speaking
Guardando las proporciones
Alles in verhouding
Salvant les distàncies
Relativ gesehen
Etymology
The phrase "Toutes proportions gardées" literally translates to 'all proportions kept' in English. It originates from French, combining 'toutes' (all), 'proportions' (proportions), and 'gardées' (kept or guarded). It reflects the idea of maintaining proportionality or fairness when making comparisons or statements.
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Relatively speaking