but (EN)

conjonction, préposition, adverbe, nom

conjonction “but”

1. mais
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   The cake was delicious but too sweet for my taste.
2. mais (dans le sens de "au contraire")
   I didn't see a cat but a dog in the alley.
3. mais
   But that's exactly what you implied yesterday!
4. sauf, introduisant une proposition subordonnée
   He did nothing but complain about the weather.

préposition “but”

1. sauf
   Nobody but the chef knows the secret recipe.

adverbe “but”

1. seulement
   He was but a child when he mastered the piano.

nom “but”

1. objection
   She accepted the proposal with no buts about it.