English-French translation for but

English Word: but
French Translation: 1. mais 2. sauf

Example Sentences:

The campsite was nice but there were a lot of mosquitoes.
Le camping était bien, mais nous avons eu beaucoup de moustiques.
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I have been to China, but I did not visit Beijing.
Je suis allé en Chine, mais je n'ai pas visité Pékin.
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I was hoping to see her at her work, but it was too late, she was gone.
J'espérais la voir à son travail mais il était trop tard, elle était partie.
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He is over 40, but still plays computer games.
Il a plus de 40 ans, mais il joue toujours aux jeux vidéo.
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My best friend doesn't have any children but she has a nephew.
Ma meilleure amie n'a pas d'enfants mais elle a un neveu.
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That is not a frog, but a toad.
Ce n'est pas une grenouille, mais un crapaud.
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He is firm but fair.
Il est ferme mais juste.
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