Translation of Italian word "tranne" to English
tranne
/ˈtran.ne/
How to use
Used to indicate exclusion or exception.
🇬🇧 English
except, apart from
Example
Tutti sono venuti alla festa tranne Marco che era malato.
Everyone came to party except Marco who was ill.
Ho comprato tutto il necessario tranne il pane fresco.
I bought everything needed except fresh bread.
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- tranne che— except that
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What does the Italian word "tranne" mean?▼
The Italian word "tranne" means "except, apart from" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Con l'esclusione di qualcuno o qualcosa." (which translates as "Everyone came to party except Marco who was ill.").
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