“Quand même” is one of the most common expressions used in French. It can be translated into many different words in English, depending on the context.Literal translation: When evenActual Meaning(s): Finally, eventually, still, anyway, honestly etc…Listen to the Audios below & practice your pronunciation with the right intonation!
Finally
Imagine, you are waiting for a good friend at a café but he/she is very late. So when she/he arrives you could say first, in a joking toneEx: Ah, quand même! Ah, Finally! ( Meaning: I thought you forgot about me!) 2. Honestly….Or you could be annoyed and say Ex: Pffff, quand même! Honestly!(Meaning: This is a bit too much now) 3. StillYou are talking to a friend about your experience in a foreign country as an au pairEx: Your friend: C’est super d’avoir eu le courage de partir travailler à l’étranger pendant un an It’s great to have had the courage to work overseas for one year You: Oui c’était super mais tu sais, très difficile quand même ! Yes it was great but you know, still very difficult 4. AnywayIn the exact same situation, you could also reply…You: Oui, j’avais peur mais je l’ai fait quand même I was afraid, but I did it anyway.
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