How is the word mais translated from French to English

English translation
but
conjunction

Introduit une idée opposée à la précédente.

Introduces an idea that contrasts with the previous one.

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  • Il est fatigué mais content. — He is tired but happy.

  • J'ai sonné, mais personne n'a répondu. — I rang the bell, but nobody answered.

  • Ce n'est pas du sucre, mais du sel. — That isn't sugar, but salt.

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