Published June 6, 2025 • Updated August 10, 2026 — By French teacher David Issokson with native audio by Marie Assel Cambier
Néanmoins Meaning
Néanmoins is a French connector word meaning “nevertheless,” “nonetheless,” or “however.” It is used to introduce a contrast with what was just said and is close in meaning to cependant and toutefois. Néanmoins is fairly formal and is especially common in written French. For example, “Il était fatigué, néanmoins il a continué à travailler” (He was tired; nevertheless, he continued working).
Néanmoins Pronunciation
The IPA pronunciation of néanmoins is /ne.ɑ̃.mwɛ̃/, which sounds approximately like “nay-ahn-mwan.”
Néanmoins Example Sentences
Je n’aime pas l’hiver, néanmoins j’adore faire du ski.
I don’t like winter. However, I like to ski.
Il était fatigué, néanmoins il a continué à bosser.
He was tired. Yet, he continued working.
Il n’a pas beaucoup étudié, néanmoins il a réussi l’examen.
He didn’t study much. Yet, he passed the exam.
Il pleuvait, néanmoins je me suis promené.
It was raining. Nonetheless, I went for a walk.
👉 See also: Cependant (however, yet, nevertheless) — close equivalent but slightly less formal.
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- cependant — however, nevertheless
- toutefois — however, nevertheless
- pourtant — yet, however
- malgré — despite
- quand même — nevertheless, all the same
- en revanche — on the other hand, by contrast
- en dépit de — despite, in spite of
- cela dit — that said, having said that
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