sauf

sauf1 /sof/

1. preposition
   1. except, but;
   2. ~ contrordre failing an order to the contrary;
      ~ avis contraire unless otherwise stated;
      ~ erreur de ma part if I'm not mistaken.

2. sauf si phrase unless.

3. sauf que phrase except that.

sauf2, sauve /sof/ , /sov/ adjective

1. safe;
   laisser la vie sauve à qn to spare sb's life;

2. [honour, reputation] intact.