The expression quand même is very commonly used in both spoken and written French. It is used to express opposition, surprise, or emphasis.
1. To express opposition
Use quand même to say that something happens despite a difficulty or an opposite situation.
- Il pleut, mais je vais quand même au parc. (It’s raining, but I’m going to the park anyway.)
- Elle est fatiguée, elle travaille quand même. (She’s tired, but she’s working anyway.)
- Tu n’as pas étudié, tu as réussi quand même ! (You didn’t study, and you still passed!)