Mais
Example: J'aime le pain, mais je préfère le fromage.
Definition
"Mais" is a French conjunction used to introduce a contrast or opposition between two ideas, similar to the English word "but." It links clauses or sentences, indicating a change or exception to what was previously stated, as in "I like bread, but I prefer cheese."
Etymology
The word "mais" comes from the Latin word "magis," meaning "more" or "rather." Over time, it evolved in Old French to express contrast or opposition, which is how it is used today. Did you know? While "mais" commonly means "but," its Latin root suggests a sense of preference or emphasis.
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"Mais" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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