Signification en français

A1conjunction high_frequency_chunk

But

🇬🇧 UK /["/bət//bʌt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/bət//bʌt/"]/

Sens de But

used to introduce a word or phrase that contrasts with what was said before

In simple words: Used to show contrast or exception.

But dans une phrase

• I wanted to go, but it started to rain.
• She is smart, but she is also very kind.
• I like apples but not bananas.
• He plays the guitar, but he is not in a band.
• I studied hard, but I still failed the test.

Comment utiliser But

'But' is used to connect two contrasting ideas. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written English but may sound abrupt in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone conjunction

Memory hint

Think of 'but' as a 'bump' that shows a turn in the conversation.

Mots liés

Collocations with But

• but I thought
• but what about
• but still
• but then
• but also

Synonyms for But

• however
• yet
• nevertheless
• on the other hand
• although

Opposites of But

• and
• or

Common mistakes with But

• Confusing 'but' with 'and' when showing contrast.
• Starting a sentence with 'but' in very formal writing.
• Using a comma before 'but' when the clauses are very short.

Questions fréquentes sur But

Que signifie But?

Used to show contrast or exception.

Que signifie But en français ?

Used to show contrast or exception.

Quelle est la définition de But?

used to introduce a word or phrase that contrasts with what was said before

Comment utiliser But dans une phrase?

I wanted to go, but it started to rain.

Peux-tu donner un autre exemple de But?

She is smart, but she is also very kind.

Quels sont les synonymes de But?

Quelques alternatives courantes : however, yet, nevertheless, on the other hand, although.

Quel est le contraire de But?

Les sens opposés incluent and, or.

Quels mots vont avec But?

Il s'associe souvent à but I thought, but what about, but still, but then, but also.

Quelles sont les erreurs courantes avec But?

Confusing 'but' with 'and' when showing contrast. Starting a sentence with 'but' in very formal writing. Using a comma before 'but' when the clauses are very short.

Comment prononce-t-on But?

US: /["/bət//bʌt/"]/, UK: /["/bət//bʌt/"]/. Écoute l'audio ci-dessus pour entendre la prononciation native.

Quand dois-je utiliser But?

'But' is used to connect two contrasting ideas. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written English but may sound abrupt in very formal writing.

Quel niveau CEFR a But?

"But" est au niveau A1 sur l'échelle CEFR.