cependant
French → English
(contrast) However: nevertheless; though; pourtant
Le film était très long, il était cependant captivant jusqu'à la fin.
(English) The movie was very long; however, it was captivating until the end.
Il pleuvait fort, l'athlète a cependant décidé de continuer l'entraînement.
(English) It was raining hard; nevertheless, the athlete decided to continue training.
(time) Meanwhile: during the same time interval; pendant ce temps
Le dîner cuisait doucement, nous en profitions cependant pour mettre la table.
(English) Dinner was cooking slowly; meanwhile, we took the opportunity to set the table.
L'orage approchait, les ouvriers continuaient cependant à travailler sur le toit.
(English) The storm was approaching; meanwhile, the workers continued to work on the roof.
Entry ID: fr:en:cependant · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary