What does d'autant que in French mean?
What is the meaning of the word d'autant que in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use d'autant que in French.
The word d'autant que in French means especially as, particularly as, even less so given (that), especially as, all the more + [adjective] because, all the more + [adjective] as, especially + [adjective] because. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word d'autant que
especially as, particularly aslocution conjonction (car en outre) (conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.") Je connais bien cette ville, d'autant que j'y ai habité ! ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. As far as I can remember, she was very pretty in those days. |
even less so given (that)locution conjonction (encore moins parce que) (conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.") Je ne sais pas naviguer, d'autant moins que j'ai le mal de mer. I can't sail, particularly as I get sea sick. |
especially aslocution conjonction (a fortiori parce que) (conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.") Je peux vous conduire tous les quatre, d'autant plus que j'ai un minibus. I can give all four of you a lift, especially as I have a minibus. |
all the more + [adjective] because, all the more + [adjective] aslocution conjonction (encore plus [qch] parce que) (conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.") Pierre était d'autant plus déçu que le concert fût annulé qu'il était revenu spécialement de ses vacances. Peter was all the more disappointed that the concert was cancelled because he had come back from his holiday especially for it. |
especially + [adjective] becauselocution conjonction (encore plus [qch] à faire pch parce que) (conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.") Mathilde a d'autant plus de facilité à résoudre ce problème qu'elle a toujours été excellente en maths. Robert a d'autant plus de mal à comprendre la fatigue de Julie qu'il n'a jamais eu à prendre les transports en commun. It is all the more difficult for Robert to understand Julie's tiredness given that he has never had to travel by public transport. |
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