What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sauf
Example
Everyone is coming to the party, sauf John who is out of town. [sauf: preposition]
Example
The package includes all items, sauf the ones listed in the exclusion section. [sauf: preposition]
excluding
Example
The price of the ticket includes everything, excluding taxes and fees. [excluding: present participle]
Example
The survey results show that most people prefer tea over coffee, excluding those who don't drink either. [excluding: present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Excluding is more commonly used than sauf in everyday language, especially in academic or technical contexts. Sauf is less common and may sound more formal or sophisticated.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sauf and excluding?
Sauf is typically associated with a formal or legal tone, while excluding is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
