No. 254 in French
malgré
"Despite" or "in spite of."
In a sentence
Malgré la pluie, nous sommes sortis pour une promenade.
Despite the rain, we went out for a walk.
'Malgré' is used here to indicate an allowance or condition that contrasts with the action taken: going out for a walk despite the rain.
Elle réussit dans ses études malgré les difficultés qu'elle rencontre.
She succeeds in her studies despite the difficulties she faces.
This usage of 'malgré' highlights perseverance or success against challenges encountered.
Il a continué à sourire malgré la douleur.
He continued to smile despite the pain.
Here, 'malgré' conveys an act of maintaining positivity or a facade in the face of adverse circumstances.
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