cependant
A transition word used to introduce a contrast or contradiction to a previous statement. It functions similarly to 'however' or 'nevertheless' in English.
Beispiele
3 von 5Il fait froid, cependant le soleil brille.
It is cold; however, the sun is shining.
Le projet est risqué ; cependant, les bénéfices potentiels sont élevés.
The project is risky; however, the potential benefits are high.
C'est cher, cependant c'est de la bonne qualité.
It's expensive, but it's good quality.
Synonyme
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Remember 'Step-on-that' contrast (Cependant).
Schnelles Quiz
Il a beaucoup étudié ; ____, il n'a pas réussi l'examen.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: cependant
Beispiele
Il fait froid, cependant le soleil brille.
everydayIt is cold; however, the sun is shining.
Le projet est risqué ; cependant, les bénéfices potentiels sont élevés.
businessThe project is risky; however, the potential benefits are high.
C'est cher, cependant c'est de la bonne qualité.
informalIt's expensive, but it's good quality.
Les résultats sont positifs ; cependant, d'autres tests sont nécessaires.
academicThe results are positive; however, further tests are necessary.
La loi est stricte ; cependant, elle prévoit des exceptions.
formalThe law is strict; however, it provides for exceptions.
Synonyme
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
il est cependant vrai que
it is however true that
cependant, force est de constater
however, it must be noted
bien que... cependant
although... nevertheless
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Pendant means 'during', whereas cependant means 'however'.
Nutzungshinweise
It is often placed at the beginning of a clause or after a semicolon to indicate contrast.
Häufige Fehler
Don't confuse it with 'pendant' (during).
Merkhilfe
Remember 'Step-on-that' contrast (Cependant).
Wortherkunft
From 'ce' (this) + 'pendant' (during).
Grammatikmuster
Schnelles Quiz
Il a beaucoup étudié ; ____, il n'a pas réussi l'examen.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: cependant
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