Example: Sans compter que ce projet demande beaucoup de temps et d'efforts.
Definition
"Sans compter que" is a French expression used to add an additional point or consideration to a statement, often emphasizing an overlooked or extra factor. It can be translated as "not to mention" or "besides the fact that," highlighting something important beyond what has already been said.
Translations
Not to mention that
Sin contar que
Nog afgezien van het feit dat
Sense comptar que
Ganz abgesehen davon, dass
Etymology
The phrase "Sans compter que" literally means "without counting that" in French. It comes from the verb "compter," meaning "to count." The expression evolved to indicate an extra consideration beyond what has been counted or accounted for, much like saying "on top of that" or "not to mention." Did you know? This phrase is frequently used in everyday French to smoothly introduce additional arguments or facts.
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Not to mention that