pourtant

pourtant
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. yet
Il fait un temps épouvantable aujourd'hui, et pourtant je dois sortir pour faire les courses.The weather is horrible today, and yet I have to go out to run errands.
b. however
Je suis désolé, je n’ai plus faim pour le dessert. Cette tarte a l'air délicieuse, pourtant.I'm sorry, I'm no longer hungry for dessert. This tart looks delicious, however.
c. but (conjunction)
Nadine aime les enfants, pourtant elle n'en a pas.Nadine loves children, but she doesn't have any of her own.
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