Mais
But
Language note: Connects contrasting ideas.
Culture note: 'Mais' is often used to express exceptions or conditions.
Context: Expressing a problematic situation regarding payment.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Mais
[meh]
But
Used to contrast or introduce an exception.
Je voudrais payer, mais je n'ai pas d'argent.
I would like to pay, but I don't have money.
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