mais
French → English
conj/mɛ/
(contrast) but; used to mark opposition, exception, or a difference
Cet exercice est difficile mais nous devons le réussir.
(English) This exercise is difficult but we must succeed in it.
Ta rédaction est bonne mais il y a quelques fautes.
(English) Your essay is good but there are a few mistakes.
conj/mɛ/
(reinforcement) not only... but also; used to emphasize a subsequent statement
Non seulement il est bon, mais encore il est généreux.
(English) Not only is he good, but he is also generous.
Non seulement il est pauvre, mais il est criblé de dettes.
(English) Not only is he poor, but he is riddled with debt.
Entry ID: fr:en:mais · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary