Understanding the French Expression Nimporte

The French indefinite expression nimporte, which literally means no matter, can be followed by an interrogative adjective, adverb, or pronoun in order to designate an unspecified person, thing, or characteristic. If you dont know what interrogative adjectives, adverbs, and/or pronouns are, be sure to study those lessons before continuing with this one (just click the link in each heading). Use With Interrogative Pronouns Interrogative pronouns can function as subjects, direct objects, or indirect objects. nimporte quianyoneNimporte qui peut le faire.Anyone can do it.Tu peux inviter nimporte qui.You can invite anyone.Ne viens pas avec nimporte qui.Dont come with just anyone.nimporte quoianythingNimporte quoi maiderait.Anything would help me.Il lira nimporte quoi.Hell read anything.Jà ©cris sur nimporte quoi.I write on anything.nimporte lequelany (one)- Quel livre veux-tu  ? - Nimporte lequel.- Which book do you want? - Any one / Any of them.- Aimes-tu les films  ? - Oui, jaime nimporte lesquels.- Do you like movies? - Yes, I like any at all. Use With Interrogative Adjectives Use nimporte  with interrogative adjectives in front of a noun to indicate a non-specific choice. nimporte quelanyJaimerais nimporte quel livre.Id like any book.Nimporte quelle dà ©cision sera...Any decision will be... Use With Interrogative Adverbs When used with interrogative adverbs, these indicate that the how, when, or where of something is unspecified. nimporte comment(in) any wayFais-le nimporte comment.Do it any way. (Just do it!)nimporte quandanytimeEcrivez-nous nimporte quand.Write to us anytime.nimporte oà ¹anywhereNous irons nimporte oà ¹.Well go wherever / anywhere.