except in French
except in French is si ce n'est, sauf, hormis — except means used to introduce something left out of a general statement.
except in French
si ce n'est
Used to introduce a clause, phrase, verb infinitive, adverb or other non-noun complement forming an exception or qualification to something previously stated.
sauf
Used to introduce an exception or qualification to something previously stated.
hormis
Used to introduce an exception or qualification to something previously stated.
excepté
Used to introduce an exception or qualification to something previously stated.
à l'exception de
Used to introduce an exception or qualification to something previously stated.
excepter
(transitive) To exclude; to specify as being an exception.
faire une exception
(transitive) To exclude; to specify as being an exception.
excepter
(intransitive) To take exception, to object (to or against).
faire une exception
(intransitive) To take exception, to object (to or against).
objecter
(intransitive) To take exception, to object (to or against).
protester
(intransitive) To take exception, to object (to or against).
s'élever
(intransitive) To take exception, to object (to or against).
What does "except" mean?
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preposition Used to introduce something left out of a general statement.
"The shop is open every day except Sunday."
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conjunction Used to introduce an exception or a reason something didn't happen.
"I would go for a swim, except the water is far too cold."
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verb To leave something out or mark it as an exception (a more formal, less common usage).
"Children under five are excepted from the entry fee."
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except in a sentence
- The shop is open every day except Sunday.
- Everyone came to the party except Sarah.
- I would go for a swim, except the water is far too cold.
- The recipe is easy, except you must wait an hour for the dough.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "except" in French?
"except" in French is si ce n'est, sauf, hormis. except means: Used to introduce something left out of a general statement.
How do you use "except" in a sentence?
Example: "The shop is open every day except Sunday." In French, "except" is si ce n'est, sauf, hormis.
Are there other ways to say "except" in French?
Yes — French has 10 translations listed for "except": si ce n'est, sauf, hormis, excepté, à l'exception de, excepter.
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