How come "en tout cas" is not an acceptable translation for "in any case"? To me, they mean the same thing but perhaps there is a difference in connotation?
"Dans tous les cas" vs "en tout cas"
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CamilleKwiziq community member
"Dans tous les cas" vs "en tout cas"
This question relates to:French writing exercise "My post-university plans"
Asked 3 years ago
Bonjour Camille,
Thank you for your comment! Chris's link is brilliant! ;-)
'En tout cas' is now accepted as a correct answer although 'dans tous les cas' is the 'better' option here.
I hope this is helpful.
Bonne journée !
Chris Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
Here is an interesting article to that point: http://www.lefigaro.fr/langue-francaise/expressions-francaises/2017/07/23/37003-20170723ARTFIG00002-en-tout-cas-ne-faites-plus-la-faute.php
ThaliaKwiziq Q&A regular contributor
I agree with you. I also chose "en tout cas", which is what I hear more often in France. After reading the link posted by Chris on Le Figaro, I assume both usage are correct.
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"Dans tous les cas" vs "en tout cas"
How come "en tout cas" is not an acceptable translation for "in any case"? To me, they mean the same thing but perhaps there is a difference in connotation?
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