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de toute façon

English translation of de toute façon

anyway

The French word 'de toute façon' is used in the same context as 'anyway' in English, often to indicate a slight change in conversation topic or a transition between ideas. It is synonymous with 'in any case' or 'regardless'. Despite slight variations, the sentiment remains the same.


Example sentences using: de toute façon

Elle part de toute façon

English translation of Elle part de toute façon

She's leaving anyway

This statement indicates the certainty of the woman's decision to leave, regardless of what might be shared or discussed.

De toute façon, nous devons finir ce travail

English translation of De toute façon, nous devons finir ce travail

Anyway, we have to finish this work

This phrase is direct and is stating that regardless of the situation or any previously discussed matters, the work needs to be finished.

De toute façon, je ne peux pas y aller

English translation of De toute façon, je ne peux pas y aller

Either way, I can't go there

In this context, the speaker is mentioning that whatever the outcome or scenario, they cannot go there.

De toute façon, tu avais tort

English translation of De toute façon, tu avais tort

Anyway, you were wrong

Here, the speaker is changing the topic back to the point that the other person was wrong. This phrase can be used after a discussion or argument.

De toute façon, elle ne comprendra pas

English translation of De toute façon, elle ne comprendra pas

Anyway, she will not understand

This phrase is implying that no matter what is done, or however it is explained, the person in question will not understand.

De toute façon, cela aurait dû être fait

English translation of De toute façon, cela aurait dû être fait

Anyway, it should have been done

The speaker is concluding that regardless of anything else, a certain action should have been carried out.

C'est pratique de toute façon

English translation of C'est pratique de toute façon

It's convenient anyway

In this scenario, 'de toute façon' is being used to emphasize that something is convenient regardless of other factors.

De toute façon, cela n'a pas d'importance.

English translation of De toute façon, cela n'a pas d'importance.

Anyway, it doesn't matter.

Here, the speaker is conveying a sense of indifference or disregard towards a certain matter, stating that it doesn't matter in any case.

De toute façon, c'était le plan initial

English translation of De toute façon, c'était le plan initial

In any case, that was the initial plan

This phrase is used to convey that regardless of any changes or new information, the current situation aligns with the initial plan.

De toute façon, tu es toujours en retard

English translation of De toute façon, tu es toujours en retard

Anyway, you're always late

This phrase amusingly brings the topic back to a common theme, the other person's consistent tardiness, regardless of previous conservations or actions.

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