Sentence examples of "but" in English with translation "mais"

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But people have little hope. Mais les gens ont peu d'espoir.
No, but I play tennis. Non, mais je joue au tennis.
But I have no money. Mais je n'ai pas d'argent.
But the universe is infinite. Mais l'univers est infini.
I looked but saw nothing. J'ai regardé mais je n'ai rien vu.
But coffee is not good. Mais le café n'est pas bon.
Nice try, but no cigar. Bien essayé, mais pas de chocolat.
She's rich but miserable. Elle est riche mais malheureuse.
He is young, but experienced. Il est jeune mais a de l'expérience.
But he needed a job. Mais il avait besoin d'un boulot.
He is poor, but happy. Il est pauvre, mais heureux.
But human beings are different. Mais les êtres humains sont différents.
But you're not there. Mais tu n'es pas là-bas.
Justice is slow, but eventual. La Justice est lente, mais ultime.
He was small, but strong. Il était petit mais fort.
She is beautiful, but dangerous. Elle est belle, mais dangereuse.
But the possibility seems unlikely. Mais la possibilité semble improbable.
But I wasn't afraid. Mais je n'avais pas peur.
No, not me, but you! Non, pas moi, mais toi !
He tried hard, but failed. Il a essayé fort mais il a échoué.
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