adverb
A1
Frequency #2880
pourtant
Pronunciation
/puʁ.tɑ̃/
Meaning
- 1.yet; however; still
Example sentences
Il est riche, pourtant il est triste.
He’s rich, yet he’s sad.
Pourtant…
Yet… / Still…
About “pourtant”
Strong contrast / unexpected result.
Word family of “pourtant”
Grammar and usage
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