No. 714 in French
néanmoins
Nevertheless.
In a sentence
Il faisait très froid dehors; néanmoins, ils décidèrent de sortir pour se promener.
It was very cold outside; nevertheless, they decided to go out for a walk.
Here, "néanmoins" is used to introduce a contradiction between the cold weather and the decision to go out.
Le projet a rencontré de nombreux obstacles; néanmoins, il a été achevé à temps.
The project faced many obstacles; nevertheless, it was completed on time.
In this sentence, "néanmoins" shows a contrast between the challenges faced and the successful completion of the project.
La solution semblait compliquée; néanmoins, elle s'est avérée efficace.
The solution seemed complicated; nevertheless, it proved effective.
Here, "néanmoins" is used to emphasize the unexpected result of the effectiveness of a solution that seemed complicated at first.
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