How To Say But in French (Beginners Lesson With Audio)

On this page you will learn how to say “but” in French as well as “but of course.” To say but you say “mais”, which is pronounced “may”. To say, “but of course” or “but, yes” you say, “mais oui”. I’ll also teach you a few sentences and phrases which use the word mais.

• mais
  but
• mais oui!
  but, yes!
• mais oui bien sûr
  but, of course!
• J’aimerais bien y aller, mais je n’ai pas de temps
  I’d like to go but I don’t have any time.
• Il étudie le Français mais il ne parle pas couramment.
  He studies French but does not speak fluently.

YouTube: How to pronounce ‘mais’

Related lessons:

• D’accord usage
• Au Revoir: Goodbye In French
• Bonjour – Hello in French
• Ça va, How are you in French
• Ça va, How are you in French

More resources:

• Mais – wordreference.com
• Mais – collinsdictionary.com
• Mais – reverso.net

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David Issokson

David Issokson is a lifelong language enthusiast. His head is swimming with words and sounds as he speaks over six languages. Of all the languages he speaks, he's the most passionate about French! David has helped hundreds of students to improve their French in his private online lessons. When procrastinating working on his site, FrenchLearner.com, David enjoys his time skiing and hiking in Teton Valley, Idaho.

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