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mais
used for introducing a word, phrase, or idea that is different to what has already been said
Exemples
She loves to play soccer, but her sister prefers basketball.
Elle aime jouer au football, mais sa sœur préfère le basket-ball.
The book was interesting, but the ending was a bit disappointing.
Le livre était intéressant, mais la fin était un peu décevante.
02
mais
said to introduce a statement that displays one's surprise, anger, or disagreement
but
01
sauf, excepté
used to show exclusion or exception from a group or category
Exemples
She has no one but herself to blame.
All but one of the students passed the exam.
but
Exemples
Everyone attended the meeting but John.
Tout le monde a assisté à la réunion mais John.
She ate everything on her plate but the vegetables.
Elle a mangé tout ce qu'il y avait dans son assiette sauf les légumes.
