mais
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mais
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses (e.g., et, ou).
a. but
J'ai beaucoup de projets, mais pas assez de temps.I have a lot of projects, but not enough time.
a. but
Mais pourquoi es-tu en colère ? Tout s'est bien passé !But why are you upset? Everything went well!
a. so
Mais comment se fait-il que Laure n'ait toujours pas son permis ?So how come Laure still doesn't have her driver's license?
a. absolutely (adverb)
Vous viendrez nous rendre visite à Saint-Brieuc ? - Mais sans hésitation !Will you come and visit us in Saint-Brieuc? - Absolutely, without hesitation!
b. of course (adverb phrase)
Charlotte est amoureuse de Thomas ?! - Mais c'est évident !Charlotte is in love with Thomas?! - Of course, that's obvious!
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
5. (colloquial) (objection)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. but (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Arrête avec tes mais ! Mange tes légumes !Stop it with the buts! Eat your vegetables!
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