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peu importe — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • however adv Nevertheless; in spite of what was just said.
  • no matter conjunction Used before how, what, where, when or who to say that something stays true whatever the circumstances.
  • whatever det Any at all, no matter which; used to show something applies without restriction.

Senses

peu importe is used for these senses in English:

  • either way Regardless of what happens (out of two possible situations).
  • however (degree) To whatever degree or extent.
  • it doesn't matter It is not important; do not worry (used to reassure or comfort the person to whom it is said).
  • never mind (hortative) It is not important; do not fret; used to reassure or comfort the person to whom it is said.
  • no matter (dated, or, US) It doesn't matter, it's unimportant, it doesn't make any difference.
  • no matter Irrespective of, regardless of, in spite of.
  • no matter what (followed by a phrase) Regardless of, in spite of, whatever.
  • regardless of without attention to; without regard for

however — full definition

  1. adv Nevertheless; in spite of what was just said.
  2. adv No matter how; to whatever degree or extent.
  3. conj But; yet; although.

no matter — full definition

  1. conjunction Used before how, what, where, when or who to say that something stays true whatever the circumstances.
  2. phrase It does not matter; used to dismiss a problem or wave away an apology.

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