at any rate

en tout cas, quoi qu’il en soit

Expression permettant de revenir à l’idée principale quand un détail précédent n’a pas d’importance.

En anglais simple : Used to return to the main point when an earlier detail does not matter.

• At any rate, we arrived safely.
• Perhaps he forgot; at any rate, he never came.
• It may rain, but at any rate, the event will go ahead.

Synonymes : anyway, in any case, anyhow

Expressions courantes : at any rate, but at any rate

dans tous les cas, quoi qu’il arrive

Expression soulignant qu’une chose est vraie ou nécessaire, quelle que soit la situation.

En anglais simple : Used to stress that something is true or necessary whatever the situation.

• At any rate, everyone must wear a helmet.
• Whether you drive or walk, at any rate, you need permission to enter.
• At any rate, both parents must sign the form.

Synonymes : in any case, regardless

Expressions courantes : at any rate, so at any rate

à n’importe quel rythme, à n’importe quel taux

À n’importe quelle vitesse, fréquence, tarif ou taux proposé ou possible.

En anglais simple : At whatever speed, frequency, or price is offered or possible.

• The pump can run at any rate you choose.
• They refused to borrow at any rate above five percent.
• The hotel will sell those rooms at any rate it can get.

Expressions courantes : at any rate offered, at any rate available