yet

• Adverbe indiquant qu'une action n'a pas encore eu lieu, utilisé pour renforcer une question ou pour marquer une opposition (équivalent de 'mais' ou 'néanmoins').

Yet is an adverb used to indicate that something has not happened up to the present time (often with negative statements), to add emphasis in questions about whether something has happened, or to introduce a contrasting idea (similar to 'but' or 'nevertheless').

1. up until now (in negative and interrogative contexts)A2informal

   Used in negative statements and questions to mean 'up to and including the present or a specified time', often implying that something expected has not happened.

   encore (jusqu'à maintenant)

   • I haven't finished my homework yet.
   • Has the train arrived yet?
   • We don't yet know the results of the test.
   • She hasn't called me back yet, but I'm sure she will.
   • Is it time to leave yet?

   Synonymesas yethithertoso farthus farto dateuntil nowup to now

2. in addition; even (used for emphasis with comparatives)B1informal

   Used to add emphasis to a comparative adjective or adverb, or to mean 'in addition' or 'even'.

   encore (avec comparatif)

   • We need to work yet harder to meet the deadline.
   • That is yet another reason to be careful.
   • The weather turned yet colder as the night went on.
   • He has made yet more mistakes than before.
   • Yet again, she proved everyone wrong.

   Synonymesevenstill

3. nevertheless; but (introducing a contrast)B2formal

   Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems unexpected after what has been said before. Similar in meaning to 'but' or 'nevertheless'.

   néanmoins, pourtant

   • The task was difficult, yet she completed it on time.
   • He is rich, yet he lives very modestly.
   • It was raining hard, yet they decided to go for a walk.
   • The car is old, yet it runs perfectly.
   • She has no experience, yet she got the job.

   Synonymesall the samebuteven sohoweverneverthelessnonethelessnotwithstandingstillthough

• Conjonction de coordination exprimant une opposition, une concession ou un développement inattendu ; équivaut à « mais », « cependant », « néanmoins ».

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two independent clauses, introducing a contrast, concession, or unexpected development that follows from or opposes the preceding statement. While functionally similar to 'but', 'yet' carries a stronger emphasis on paradox, surprise, or persistence of a condition despite contrary evidence. It is frequently employed in formal, academic, and literary contexts to create rhetorical tension or to highlight a nuanced contradiction. When joining independent clauses, it is typically preceded by a comma.

1. Introducing contrast or concessionB2formal

   Used to link two independent clauses where the second clause presents a fact, situation, or action that contrasts with, contradicts, or concedes to the first clause. Unlike 'but', which often signals a simple opposition, 'yet' implies that the second clause remains true or occurs despite the conditions established in the first, creating a sense of logical tension or unresolved contradiction. This usage requires standard comma punctuation before the conjunction when connecting complete sentences.

   marque une opposition ou une concession

   • The experiment failed to produce the expected results, yet the underlying hypothesis remains scientifically valid.
   • She had never visited the city, yet she navigated the streets with remarkable confidence.
   • The company reported record profits, yet employee satisfaction scores continued to decline.
   • He trained for months, yet he was unable to complete the marathon due to an injury.
   • The documentary presented a compelling narrative, yet many historians questioned its factual accuracy.

2. Emphasizing paradox or persistent contradictionC1formal

   Employed to highlight a striking paradox, irony, or enduring contradiction between two statements. This conjunctive use is prevalent in literary, philosophical, and rhetorical discourse, where 'yet' serves not merely to contrast ideas but to underscore their coexistence or mutual tension. It often introduces a clause that defies logical expectation, reinforcing the complexity of the situation. In formal writing, it replaces simpler contrastive markers to achieve greater stylistic precision and rhetorical weight.

   pourtant (paradoxe persistant)

   • The novel is deeply pessimistic in its worldview, yet it offers moments of profound human compassion.
   • He was widely regarded as a genius, yet he struggled with basic interpersonal relationships.
   • The policy was designed to protect vulnerable populations, yet it inadvertently increased their marginalization.
   • Ancient architecture relied on empirical knowledge, yet its structural integrity rivals modern engineering standards.
   • The artist rejected traditional techniques, yet her work remains firmly rooted in classical aesthetics.