Can you provide examples of polite disagreement in French

Here are some examples of polite disagreement in French that can be used to express disagreement respectfully:

• Je comprends votre point de vue, mais je pense que… (I understand your point of view, but I think that…)
• Je respecte votre opinion, cependant… (I respect your opinion, however…)
• Permettez-moi de ne pas être d’accord sur ce point. (Allow me to disagree on this point.)
• Avec tout le respect que je vous dois, je ne suis pas convaincu. (With all due respect, I am not convinced.)
• Je vois les choses un peu différemment. (I see things a little differently.)
• Cependant, il me semble que… (However, it seems to me that…)
• Je ne suis pas sûr que ce soit tout à fait exact. (I am not sure that is entirely correct.)
• Je pense néanmoins qu’il faudrait considérer… (I nevertheless think that we should consider…)

Using expressions like these softens the disagreement and shows respect for the other person’s view, which is valued in polite French communication. These phrases often include hedging words (such as “je pense que,” “il me semble”) and polite introductions to the disagreement.

This approach reflects common French politeness strategies to disagree carefully and respectfully in conversation or writing. ^{9, 14}

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