demeurant (au demeurant)

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L’expression au demeurant est admise dans la langue soignée ou littéraire. Elle signifie « tout bien considéré ». Son emploi n’a rien de ridicule dans un style relevé.

  • Au demeurant, les avantages à long terme seront considérables.
  • Il est jappeur, mais, au demeurant, c’est un gentil chien.

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