How the word "bien que" is translated into English
Bien que je sois fatigué, je vais sortir ce soir.
[bjɛ̃ kə ʒə swa fatiɡe, ʒə vɛ sɔʁtiʁ sə swaʁ.]
Although I'm tired, I'm going out tonight.
Elle travaille encore, bien que ce soit dimanche.
[ɛl tʁavaj ɑ̃kɔʁ, bjɛ̃ kə sə swa dimɑ̃ʃ.]
She's still working, even though it's Sunday.
Il ne mange pas, bien que le repas soit prêt.
[il nə mɑ̃ʒ pa, bjɛ̃ kə lə ʁəpa swa pʁɛ.]
He isn't eating, although the meal is ready.
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