How is the word sauf translated from French to English

En laissant de côté ; à l'exclusion de.

Not including; apart from.

preposition
English translation
except

Examples with “sauf”

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  • Tout le monde est venu sauf Tom. Everyone came except Tom.

  • Les enfants sont exceptés de cette règle. Children are excepted from this rule.

  • La boutique est ouverte tous les jours sauf le dimanche. The shop is open every day except Sunday.

  • Le règlement excepte les élèves de moins de seize ans. The rules except students under sixteen.

  • Je ne me souviens de rien sauf du bruit très fort. I remember nothing except the loud noise.

  • Pourquoi la politique excepte-t-elle le personnel à temps partiel ? Why does the policy except part-time staff?

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FAQ about “sauf”

How is “sauf” translated from French?
“sauf” translates into English as “except”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “sauf” mean?
Meaning of “sauf”: En laissant de côté ; à l'exclusion de. In English — “except”.
What part of speech is “sauf”?
“sauf” is a preposition.
Where can I see examples with “sauf”?
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How can I memorize “sauf”?
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