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B2 · Grammar & linking words
B2 · Mots grammaticaux et connecteurs
néanmoins, pourtant
despite something that you have just mentioned
Our defeat was expected but it is disappointing nevertheless.
Notre défaite était prévisible, mais elle est néanmoins décevante.
The old system had its flaws, but nevertheless it was preferable to the new one.
Synonymeshowevernonethelessstillyeteven soAntonymesthereforeconsequentlythussoainsi, donc
as a result of this; therefore
He is the eldest son and thus heir to the title.
C'est le fils aîné et, par conséquent, l'héritier du titre.
We do not own the building. Thus, it would be impossible for us to make any major changes to it.
Synonymesthereforehenceconsequentlyaccordinglysoergofor this reasonAntonymesalthoughdespiteneverthelesshowevereven thoughalors que, tandis que
used to compare or contrast two facts
Some of the studies show positive results, whereas others do not.
Certaines études montrent des résultats positifs, alors que d'autres non.
We thought she was arrogant, whereas in fact she was just very shy.
Synonymeswhilealthoughbuton the other handconverselyAntonymessimilarlylikewisealsoin additionapparemment
according to what you have heard or read; according to the way something appears
I thought she had retired, but apparently she hasn't.
Je croyais qu'elle avait pris sa retraite, mais apparemment non.
He paused, apparently lost in thought.
SynonymesseeminglyevidentlyostensiblypresumablysupposedlyAntonymescertainlydefinitelyassuredlyundoubtedlyincontestablyfondamentalement, au fond
in the most important ways, without considering things that are less important
The two approaches are basically very similar.
Les deux approches sont fondamentalement très similaires.
There have been some problems but basically it's a good system.
Synonymesessentiallyfundamentallyprimarilymainlylargelygenerallyin essenceAntonymesspecificallyparticularlyuniquelydistinctlydifferentlyin detailde plus, en outre
in addition to what has just been stated. Furthermore is used especially to add a point to an argument.
Furthermore, the data suggests a need for further investigation.
De plus, les données suggèrent la nécessité d'une enquête plus approfondie.
Synonymesmoreoverbesidesin additionalsoAntonymesconverselyhoweverneverthelesssinon, autrement
used to state what the result would be if something did not happen or if the situation were different
We must hurry; otherwise, we will be late.
Nous devons nous dépêcher, sinon nous serons en retard.
Synonymeselseorif notalternativelyAntonymesspecificallyexpresslyin that case
