Cependant (en. However)

/sə.pɑ̃.dɑ̃/

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Slang Meanings

Basically, it means but.
He is nice; however, he is a bit strange.
Il est sympa, cependant, il est un peu bizarre.
It's like saying despite everything.
I'm late; however, I'm hurrying.
J'suis en retard, cependant j'me dépêche.