excepté

Excepté is a French preposition that means "except" or "aside from." It is used to exclude something or someone from a group or statement. For example, "Tous les élèves sont venus, excepté Jean" translates to "All the students came, except John." It can also be used to indicate something that is not included in a general rule. For instance, "Ce produit est disponible dans tous les magasins, excepté ceux qui sont en promotion" means "This product is available in all stores, except those that are on sale."

The word excepté is derived from the Latin word "exceptus," which means "taken out" or "removed." It is a common and versatile word in the French language, frequently employed in both written and spoken contexts. While similar in meaning to "sauf," excepté often carries a slightly more formal tone. It can also function as a past participle, but its primary use is as a preposition. When used, it typically precedes the noun or pronoun it modifies, signifying an omission or an exception to a general statement.