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What is apres toute in English?

"Après toute" is a French phrase that literally translates to "after all". It's often used in a way similar to the English phrases "after all" or "anyway".

Here are some examples:

French: Après toute, je suis content de ce que j'ai fait.

English: After all, I'm happy with what I did.

French: Il a essayé de s'excuser, mais après toute, il a fait une erreur.

English: He tried to apologize, but after all, he made a mistake.

French: J'étais fatigué, mais après toute, j'ai fini le travail.

English: I was tired, but anyway, I finished the work.

The phrase is used to emphasize a point or to add a final thought. It can also be used to soften a statement or to acknowledge a previous point.

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