Built from quand, 'when', and même, 'same' or an intensifier. It developed from a concessive construction close to quand bien même, 'even if'.
Built from quand, 'when', and même, 'same' or an intensifier. It developed from a concessive construction close to quand bien même, 'even if'.
What does quand même mean?
Quand même commonly means anyway, still, or all the same, and it can also add emphasis or mean about time.
How do you pronounce quand même?
Quand même is pronounced /kɑ̃ mɛm/.
Is quand même formal or informal?
Its concessive use is neutral and works in speech and writing. Its emphatic and exclamatory uses are more conversational.
What is the difference between quand même and tout de même?
They often overlap in the sense of despite that. Quand même is especially common in everyday conversation and can carry stronger surprise or reproach.
Is it quand même or comme même?
The established expression is quand même. Comme même is not its standard spelling.
Can quand même stand alone?
Yes. Said alone, quand même can mean about time or express a strong, often reproachful reaction.