What does aussi bien que in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word aussi bien que in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use aussi bien que in French.

The word aussi bien que in French means as well as, as best, as well as, just as well as, as well [adjective] as, as ... as, just as ... as, especially since, especially as. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word aussi bien que

as well as, as best

locution conjonction (le mieux possible)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
L'élève a récité sa poésie aussi bien qu'il le pouvait.
The student recited the poetry as well as he could.

as well as, just as well as

locution conjonction (comparaison : de façon égale)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Olivier chante aussi bien que sa sœur.
Oliver sings just as well as his sister.

as well [adjective] as

locution conjonction (comparaison : de façon égale)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Les produits de cette marque sont aussi bien finis que ceux de leur concurrent.
This brand's products are as well made as those of its competitor.

as ... as, just as ... as

locution conjonction (à qualité égale)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Ces étalages sont aussi bien achalandés que ceux d'à côté.
These stalls are just as busy as the ones next to them.

especially since, especially as

locution conjonction (littéraire (d'autant plus que)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Je n'irai pas à cette soirée, aussi bien n'y ai-je pas été invité.
I am not going to this party; especially since I have not been invited.

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