Sauf (en. Except)

/so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Indicating an exception

Everyone was present, except him.

Tous étaient présents, sauf lui.

preposition

Excluding

Unless stated otherwise, this rule applies.

Sauf mention contraire, cette règle s'applique.

From the Latin 'salva' meaning 'safeguard' or 'preservation'.

unless mistaken

If I'm not mistaken.

sauf erreur

with all due respect

Taking into account the respect that is due.

sauf le respect dû

with your respect

Respecting your point of view.

sauf votre respect

save

Protecting against a danger.

sauver

savior

That which saves, that which brings security.

salvateur

Other than that

Everything is good, except that.

Tout est bon, sauf ça.

Aside from that

The movie was great, except for a few dull moments.

Le film était super, sauf hormis quelques longueurs.