though

cependant, pourtant

Sert à ajouter une idée qui contraste avec ce qui vient d’être dit.

En anglais simple : Used to add something that contrasts with what you have just said.

• It was expensive. I liked it, though.
• The walk was long but enjoyable, though.
• I cannot come tonight. Thanks for asking, though.

Comment l'utiliser : statement + though (The room is small. It is comfortable, though.)

Synonymes : however, nevertheless, still

Expressions courantes : nice though, expensive though, thanks though

vraiment

Renforce une affirmation ou une question, souvent pour marquer son accord avec quelqu’un.

En anglais simple : Used to make a statement or question stronger, often when agreeing with someone.

• Isn't it cold, though?
• Doesn't he sing well, though?
• Wasn't that a wonderful meal, though?

Comment l'utiliser : negative question + though (Isn't she talented, though?)

Synonymes : indeed, really

Expressions courantes : isn't it though, really though, doesn't he though

bien que, quoique

Introduit un fait qui rend l’affirmation principale surprenante ou inattendue.

En anglais simple : Introduces a fact that makes the main statement surprising or unexpected.

• Though it was cold, we went swimming.
• He smiled, though he was nervous.
• Though tired, she stayed to help us clean.

Comment l'utiliser : though + clause (Though it was raining, we went out.); though + adjective (Though tired, she finished the work.)

Synonymes : although, even though

Expressions courantes : though tired, even though, though someone is

bien que, quoique

Présente un fait malgré lequel l’affirmation principale reste vraie, ce qui peut surprendre.

En anglais simple : Introduces a fact that makes the main statement surprising or unexpected.

• Though she was tired, she kept walking.
• I enjoyed the film, though it was long.
• Though the door was open, no one came inside.

Comment l'utiliser : though + clause (Though he spoke loudly, nobody heard him.)

Synonymes : although, even though

Expressions courantes : though someone is, though tired, even though

cependant, pourtant

Ajoute un fait ou une opinion qui nuance l’affirmation précédente ou s’y oppose.

En anglais simple : Adds a fact or opinion that limits or contrasts with the previous statement.

• The soup was cold. It tasted good, though.
• I enjoyed the trip. The hotel was expensive, though.
• The shoes fit well. I dislike the colour, though.

Comment l'utiliser : statement + though (We lost. It was a good game, though.)

Synonymes : however, nevertheless

Expressions courantes : good though, nice though, expensive though