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cependant que
/sə.pɑ̃.dɑ̃ kə/
although
Cependant que il pleuve, nous irons à la plage.
Although it's raining, we will go to the beach.
formal
A conjunction used to introduce a contrasting or concessive clause, meaning 'although' or 'even though'.
Cependant que ce soit difficile, il faut persévérer.
Although it is difficult, one must persevere.
Cependant qu'il soit tard, elle continua à travailler.
Even though it was late, she continued working.
This phrase is more formal and literary than the more common 'bien que' or 'quoique'.
Collocations
cependant que ce soiteven though it iscependant qu'ileven though he/she/it
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Pro Tip
Formal Usage
Use 'cependant que' in formal or literary contexts, such as essays or formal writing.
Gold Rule
Concessive Clause
Always use 'cependant que' to introduce a concessive clause, similar to 'although' in English.
Word Origin
Derived from 'cependant' (however) and 'que' (that), combining to form a concessive conjunction.
Usage Notes
This phrase is more formal and less commonly used in everyday speech compared to 'bien que' or 'quoique'. It is often found in literary or formal writing.
Word Breakdown
cependant
however
adverbque
that
conjunctionDictionnaire Français-Anglais