"qu'importe" meaning in All languages combined

See qu'importe on Wiktionary

Interjection [French]

IPA: /k‿ɛ̃.pɔʁt/ Forms: qu’ importe ! [canonical]
Etymology: Probably from interrogative sentences: "qu'importe ... ?".
  1. (rather formal) whichever you like, it doesn't matter, no matter, whatever Synonyms: peu importe
    Sense id: en-qu'importe-fr-intj-TaCcC-jQ Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of French entries with incorrect language header: 57 43 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 54 46 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 57 43

Phrase [French]

IPA: /k‿ɛ̃.pɔʁt/ Forms: qu’ importe [canonical]
Etymology: Probably from interrogative sentences: "qu'importe ... ?". Head templates: {{fr-phrase}} qu’importe
  1. (rather formal) no matter the ...; the ... doesn't matter Synonyms: peu importe
    Sense id: en-qu'importe-fr-phrase-dJHlKlHo Categories (other): Pages with 1 entry Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 54 46
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        {
          "english": "You have to make the most of what you've got; pleasure from any source is always welcome.",
          "text": "Qu’importe le flacon, pourvu qu’on ait l’ivresse.",
          "type": "example"
        }
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        "(rather formal) no matter the ...; the ... doesn't matter"
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        {
          "word": "peu importe"
        }
      ]
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    {
      "ipa": "/k‿ɛ̃.pɔʁt/"
    }
  ],
  "word": "qu'importe"
}

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          "it doesn't matter",
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          "no matter",
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        ],
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          "whatever",
          "whatever"
        ]
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        "(rather formal) whichever you like, it doesn't matter, no matter, whatever"
      ],
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    }
  ],
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        "(rather formal) no matter the ...; the ... doesn't matter"
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      "ipa": "/k‿ɛ̃.pɔʁt/"
    }
  ],
  "word": "qu'importe"
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        ],
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    }
  ],
  "word": "qu'importe"
}

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