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except
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a word and another word (e.g., par, en).
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
a. exclure
Excepting that plane tree, all the trees in my garden bear fruit.Si l’on exclut ce platane, tous les arbres de mon jardin produisent des fruits.
b. dispenser
The teacher excepted certain students from retaking the exam.Le professeur a dispensé certains élèves de repasser l'examen.
c. à l’exception de (prepositional phrase)
Hungary excepted, every country in the European Union voted in favor of the resolution.À l’exception de la Hongrie, tous les pays de l’Union européenne ont voté en faveur de la résolution.
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