What does même si in French mean?
What is the meaning of the word même si in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use même si in French.
The word même si in French means even though, even if, even supposing, even though, although, whether you like it or not. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word même si
even thoughlocution conjonction (en dépit du fait que) (conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.") Nous viendrons même si le train est cher. Mon père venait toujours voir mes matches, même s'il était malade. |
even if, even supposinglocution conjonction (dans l'hypothèse très peu probable où) (conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.") Même si tu avais un bolide il te faudrait plus d'une heure pour arriver là-bas. |
even though, althoughlocution conjonction (de toute façon, bien que éventuellement) (conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.") Les appelés devaient effectuer leur service même si cela ne leur plaisait pas. |
whether you like it or not(peu importe ton avis) (expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.") Je partirai demain et si ça ne te plaît pas, c'est la même chose ! I'm leaving tomorrow, whether you like it or not! |
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