poor, but

pauvre, mais

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pauvre, mais Introduit un contraste entre la pauvreté et une qualité ou une autre situation.
EN: He is poor, but generous.
FR: Il est pauvre, mais généreux.

He was born poor, but died a millionaire.

Il est né pauvre, mais il est mort millionnaire.

She was poor, but she was honest.

Elle était pauvre, mais elle était honnête.

He's poor, but he has a good soul.

Il est pauvre, mais il a une belle âme.

She is poor, but she looks happy.

Elle est pauvre, mais elle a l’air heureuse.

He's poor, but brave and honest.

Il est pauvre, mais courageux et honnête.

— A Dog's Will (2000)

He was poor, but he didn't borrow money from others.

Il était pauvre, mais il n’empruntait pas d’argent aux autres.

People may be poor, but some still want a drunk.

Les gens peuvent être pauvres, mais certains veulent quand même un ivrogne.

Tom is poor, but he's happy.

Tom est pauvre, mais il est heureux.

He is poor, but happy.

Il est pauvre, mais heureux.