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De toute façon, nous partons demain.

De toute façon, nous partons demain.
Anyway, we are leaving tomorrow.
From Lesson 146:Connectors of consequence (alors, donc)·French

Breakdown of De toute façon, nous partons demain.

demain
tomorrow
partir
to leave / to depart
de toute façon
anyway, in any case

Questions & Answers about De toute façon, nous partons demain.

What does de toute façon literally mean?
It translates literally as "of all way" or "in any manner", but it is the standard French expression for "anyway" or "in any case". You use it to show that regardless of what was just said, the final result remains the same.
Could I use donc or alors instead of de toute façon in this sentence?
It would change the meaning. Donc (therefore) and alors (so) show a direct result, meaning you are leaving because of what was just discussed. De toute façon (anyway) means you are leaving regardless of what was discussed, shifting away from cause-and-effect.
Why does the sentence use the present tense nous partons for something happening tomorrow?
Just like in English where we can say "we are leaving tomorrow", French frequently uses the present tense for near future events that are planned and certain. The word demain (tomorrow) makes the timing clear.
Why does façon have a little hook under the c?
That hook is called a cedilla (la cédille). It changes the hard c sound to a soft s sound before the letters a, o, or u. Without it, façon would be pronounced with a k sound.

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