even if

même si

Indique qu’une chose restera vraie, qu’une autre chose se produise ou non.

En anglais simple : Used to say something will still be true whether or not another thing happens.

• I will go even if it rains.
• Even if you disagree, please listen to her reasons.
• He would help us even if we could not pay him.

Comment l'utiliser : even if + clause (We will hold the party even if it rains.)

Synonymes : whether or not

Expressions courantes : even if necessary, even if possible, even if someone refuses

bien que, même si

Introduit un fait réel qui ne change pas ce que l’on affirme.

En anglais simple : Used to mention a real fact that does not change what you are saying.

• The room is comfortable, even if it is small.
• She did well, even if she finished last.
• His answer was honest, even if it hurt my feelings.

Comment l'utiliser : even if + clause (It is a useful book, even if some chapters are rather long.)

Synonymes : although, even though

Expressions courantes : even if imperfect, even if expensive, even if somewhat small