ainsi bien que
Il aime le football ainsi bien que le basketball.
He loves football as well as basketball.
Used to indicate that one thing is true in the same way as another, often implying a similar or equal degree.
Elle parle français ainsi bien que son frère.
She speaks French as well as her brother does.
Ce pays est riche ainsi bien que puissant.
This country is rich as well as powerful.
This phrase is often interchangeable with 'aussi bien que' but may carry a slightly more emphatic tone.
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'ainsi bien que' in formal writing or speech, while 'aussi bien que' is more common in everyday conversation.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
This phrase can sound redundant if overused; prefer simpler alternatives like 'aussi bien que' in casual contexts.
Word Origin
Derived from 'ainsi' (thus) + 'bien que' (although), forming a conjunction that emphasizes similarity.
Usage Notes
This phrase is more formal than 'aussi bien que' and is often used in written or formal spoken contexts.