qu'importe

French

Etymology

Probably from interrogative sentences: "qu'importe ... ?".

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /k‿ɛ̃.pɔʁt/

Phrase

qu’importe

1. (rather formal) no matter the ...; the ... doesn't matter

   Synonym: peu importe

   Qu’importe le flacon, pourvu qu’on ait l’ivresse. ― You have to make the most of what you've got; pleasure from any source is always welcome.

Interjection

qu’importe !

1. (rather formal) whichever you like, it doesn't matter, no matter, whatever

   Synonym: peu importe