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néanmoins

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Definition: (adv) - nevertheless, yet

J'ai peur, mais je vais néanmoins le faire. - I'm afraid, but I'll do it nevertheless.

Il est impatient mais néanmoins gentil. - He is impatient, yet kind.

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Pronunciation: [nay a(n) mwa(n)] Audio Link

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