What does quant in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word quant in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use quant in French.

The word quant in French means as for, as for doing, as for, as for me, as for the rest, aloof, remain aloof. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word quant

as for

(pour ce qui est de [qch])

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Quant aux impôts, ne t'en fais pas, je m'en occuperai.
As for the taxes, don't worry, I'll take care of it.

as for doing

(pour ce qui est de faire [qch])

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Quant à revoir mon ex, il n'en est pas question.
As far as seeing my ex is concerned, it's out of the question.

as for

(en ce qui concerne [qqn])

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Quant à vous, ne revenez jamais !
As for you, don't ever come back!

as for me

locution adverbiale (en ce qui me concerne)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Quant à moi, je vous rejoindrai directement à l'aéroport.

as for the rest

locution adverbiale (à propos des autres sujets)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Quant au reste, cela sera abordé en fin de réunion.

aloof

nom masculin invariable (ne pas faire part de ses sentiments)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Dans toute cette histoire, elle est restée sur son quant-à-soi.

remain aloof

locution verbale (garder une fière distance)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Les militants restèrent sur leur quant-à-soi à l'annonce des résultats.

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