Elle fait des erreurs, mais elle tricote quand même.

Questions & Answers about Elle fait des erreurs, mais elle tricote quand même.

Can I put quand même before the verb, like saying mais quand même elle tricote?
In French, quand même (anyway / all the same) almost always goes directly after the conjugated verb. Putting it before the subject (quand même elle tricote) sounds unnatural. Stick to elle tricote quand même.
Since we already have mais (but), isn't quand même (anyway) redundant here?
It might feel a bit repetitive, but it is very common! Mais sets up the contrast, and quand même emphasizes the concession (despite that). They work together perfectly, much like "but she knits anyway" in English.
Could I use tout de même instead of quand même in this sentence?
Yes, absolutely! Elle tricote tout de même means the exact same thing. Tout de même is just slightly more formal, while quand même is the standard choice for everyday conversations.
Is there a more advanced way to say fait des erreurs?
Yes! While faire des erreurs is perfectly correct and common, in slightly more elevated or written French, you will often see the verb commettre (to commit) used instead: Elle commet des erreurs.

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