The prepositions "malgré" and "en dépit de" are used to express opposition or contradiction, indicating that an action occurs or a situation exists despite obstacles or difficulties.
Examples with "Malgré"
- Malgré la pluie, le match a continué. (Despite the rain, the match continued.)
- Il a réussi l'examen, malgré ses faibles révisions. (He passed the exam, despite his weak preparation.)
- Malgré tout, il est resté optimiste. (Despite everything, he remained optimistic.)
Examples with "En dépit de"
- En dépit des difficultés, ils ont atteint leur but. (In spite of the difficulties, they achieved their goal.)
- Elle a maintenu sa décision, en dépit de l'opposition de sa famille. (She upheld her decision, despite her family's opposition.)
- En dépit de tout, la vie continue. (In spite of everything, life goes on.)
Usage Tips
Although "malgré" and "en dépit de" are often used interchangeably, "en dépit de" can sometimes be perceived as slightly more formal. The choice between the two may depend on the language register or the preferred sound in the context of the sentence.