Translation
however, yet
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Word origin
A compound of pour ('for') and tant ('so much'), from Latin pro and tantum. It originally meant 'for all that' and shifted to mean 'however, nevertheless'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- pro + tantum
Examples
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He didn't succeed, yet he worked very hard.
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That's what I told you, though.
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Yet I'm sure I left it here.
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It's raining, and yet the children want to play outside.
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I did tell him to close the window before leaving.
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pourtant: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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This word is taught in chapter 11, lesson 9: pourtant, blesser, fiche and 7 more words.