at any rate

• Locution adverbiale servant à introduire une conclusion ou à revenir à l'essentiel, indépendamment des détails ou des éventualités évoqués ; signifie que ce qui suit demeure vrai ou pertinent en toutes circonstances, souvent pour clore une digression ou résumer.

A transitional phrase used to indicate that regardless of what has been said or what may happen, a particular point remains true or relevant; often used to return to the main topic or to summarize.

1. In any caseB2formal

   Used to indicate that what is being said is true or important regardless of other considerations.

   de toute façon

   • At any rate, we should finish the project by Friday.
   • He might be late, but at any rate, we will start without him.
   • At any rate, the decision has been made.

2. At leastB2informal

   Used to emphasize that something is true or acceptable, even if other things are not.

   en tout cas

   • It's not perfect, but at any rate, it's a good start.
   • She didn't win, but at any rate, she tried her best.
   • At any rate, we have enough food for everyone.