This means 'even if' something happens. It shows that the main idea will still be true. No matter what, the result stays the same.
たとえ + Verb [て-form] + もPrimary
たとえ + い-Adjective [て-form] + も
たとえ + な-Adjective [+ で] + も
たとえ + Noun [+ で] + も
This means 'even if' something happens. It shows that the main idea will still be true. No matter what, the result stays the same.
たとえ雨が降っても、試合は中止になりません。
Even if it rains, the match will not be cancelled.
たとえどんなに反対されても、私は自分の夢を諦めない。
No matter how much I am opposed, I will not give up on my dream.
たとえあの時違う選択をしていても、結果は同じだったかもしれない。
Even if I had made a different choice at that time, the result might have been the same.
僕は行くよ、たとえ一人でも。
I'm going, even if I'm alone.
たとえどんなに高くても、その限定版の靴が欲しい。
No matter how expensive they are, I want those limited edition shoes.
Adding 'たとえ' makes the 'if' part very strong. It's like saying 'No matter what happens, this will be true.' It shows you are very sure.
This is like 'even if'. It is stronger than '〜としても'. It shows you are very sure. '〜としても' can be about real things. It can also be about things you just pretend are true. You can use 'たとえ' with '〜としても' to make it even stronger. Other forms like '〜にしても' pick one example from many choices.
Don't use this when the second part is a normal result. For example, you wouldn't say, "Even if it's cold, I will wear a coat." This is a normal thing to do.
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