but in French
but in French is mais, cependant, sauf — but means used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
but in French
mais
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
cependant
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
sauf
Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, (archaic) with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
excepté
Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, (archaic) with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
en dehors de
Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, (archaic) with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
mais pas
Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, (archaic) with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
mis à part
Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, (archaic) with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
à part
Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, (archaic) with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
mais
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
cependant
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
sauf
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
excepté
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
en dehors de
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
mais pas
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
que
(obsolete) Only; solely; merely.
seulement
(obsolete) Only; solely; merely.
What does "but" mean?
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conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
"I wanted to go, but I was too tired."
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preposition Except for; apart from.
"Everyone but Sam showed up to the party."
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adverb Only; merely; just.
"He is but a child; you can't blame him."
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but in a sentence
- I wanted to go, but I was too tired.
- The film was long but genuinely entertaining.
- Everyone but Sam showed up to the party.
- Nobody but the teacher knew the answer.
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What is "but" in French?
"but" in French is mais, cependant, sauf. but means: Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
How do you use "but" in a sentence?
Example: "I wanted to go, but I was too tired." In French, "but" is mais, cependant, sauf.
Are there other ways to say "but" in French?
Yes — French has 10 translations listed for "but": mais, cependant, sauf, excepté, en dehors de, mais pas.
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