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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"Dans tous les cas" vs "en tout cas"
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 !
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
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.
"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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