Mais
But
Language note: Used to contrast or introduce an exception.
Culture note: 'Mais' is handy in debates or gentle disagreements, often found in French conversations.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Mais
[meh]
But
Used to contrast previous statements or add contradictory information.
Non, mais je devrais commencer à venir plus souvent.
No, but I should start coming more often.
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