French Expression · Advanced
Quoi qu'il en soit
Anyway / In any case / Be that as it may
Pronunciation: kwa keel ahn SWAH
Meaning
Used to indicate that a previous statement or issue is no longer relevant, or to return to a main point, regardless of previous circumstances.
Example
Il pleut ou pas, quoi qu'il en soit, nous devons y aller.
Whether it rains or not, anyway, we have to go.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Quoi qu'il en soit out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a advanced-level French expression.