How to Say ‘But watch out’ in French
Mais attention
meh ah-tahn-SYON
[meh ah-tahn-SYON]
🇫🇷 In France: A lighthearted warning, can indicate forewarning in jest.
Phrase Breakdown
Mais
[meh]
But
Used to introduce a phrase contrasting with what has already been mentioned.
Il est riche mais il est malheureux.
He is rich but he is unhappy.
attention
[ah-tahn-SYON]
attention
Notice taken of someone or something.
Mais attention, ça peut être dangereux!
But attention, it can be dangerous!
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