"Even though" in French?
What would be the most common way to say "even though" in French?

For example:
Even though they were the first to arrive, they finished last.

Google Search returns: même si
Does "même si" not translate literally to "same if"?

Merci.

Question

"Even though" in French?
What would be the most common way to say "even though" in French?

For example:
Even though they were the first to arrive, they finished last.

Google Search returns: même si
Does "même si" not translate literally to "same if"?

Merci.

Answer

"Même si" is correct but I think "bien que' vwould be more accurate. That's what I've always been taught anyway.

Answer

"même si" is right. It mean "even if". Même as several meanings : even & same and if coupled with other words it can mean just as, himself, directly on...