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How do you say but yes in french?

"But yes" is a bit tricky in French because it's not a direct translation. It depends on the context. Here are some options:

1. "Mais oui" (pronounced "may wee"): This is the most common and straightforward translation. It emphasizes agreement despite the "but".

2. "Oui, mais" (pronounced "wee, may"): This is a more formal way of saying "but yes" and emphasizes the "but" before agreeing.

3. "C'est bien, mais oui" (pronounced "say bee-an, may wee"): This emphasizes the "but yes" by adding "C'est bien" ("it's good") beforehand, implying that there's a caveat to the agreement.

4. "Oui, quand même" (pronounced "wee, kahn mem"): This translates to "yes, nevertheless" and implies a reluctant agreement.

The best choice will depend on the specific context and the tone you want to convey.

For example:

* "Do you want to go to the movies?" "But yes, I'd love to." You could use "Mais oui" here.

* "It's a bit expensive, but yes, it's a great deal." You could use "Oui, mais" here.

* "You're right, it's not perfect, but yes, it's a good solution." You could use "C'est bien, mais oui" here.

* "I don't really want to go, but yes, I'll come." You could use "Oui, quand même" here.

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