English–French

“however” in French

French

Alsotoutefois

Pronunciation

IPA/səpɑ̃dɑ̃/

Example

J'aime ce film, cependant il est un peu long.

I like this movie; however, it is a little long.

Illustration for cependant (however)

How to say “however” in French

“However” in French is cependant.

A gentle turn in the sentence that qualifies or contrasts with what came before.

Full entry for cependant: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cependant

Cependant, il a continué malgré les difficultés.

However, he continued despite the difficulties.

Tips for using cependant

  • As a linking adverb, cependant is commonly set off by commas when it appears at the beginning or inside a sentence.

Other French words for “however”

Je suis fatigué, toutefois je vais sortir.

I am tired; however, I am going out.

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