Conjonctions - Conjonctions de contraste

used for introducing a word, phrase, or idea that is different to what has already been said

mais

used to add a statement that is surprising compared to what has just been said

pourtant

used to indicate that despite a certain fact or situation mentioned in the first clause, the second clause follows

bien que

used to say something surprising compared to the main idea

bien que

used to introduce a contrast to what has just been said

bien que

used to introduce a hypothetical or conditional situation that contrasts with reality, implying that regardless of whether a certain condition is fulfilled or not, the outcome or action mentioned will still occur

même si

despite the fact that; even though

bien que

used to introduce a statement that is true for one thing and false for another

tandis que

although, even though

bien que

used to express a preference or choice between two alternatives

plutôt que

used to show a contrast between two things or situations

bien que

used to imply unexpected or ironic outcomes

quand

used to indicate a contrast between two things

bien que

much less

sans parler de

used to introduce a clarification, exception, or contrast to a previous statement or idea

non que

used to introduce an exception or concession to what has been stated previously

sauf

used to introduce a restriction, exception, or limitation to what has been stated

seulement

used before you mention something that makes a statement not completely true

sauf