This is the 12th most frequent Polish word.
ale
"But"
'Ale' is used as an exclamation expressing admiration or surprise.
Ale masz piękny samochód!
What a beautiful car you have!
'Ale' is used as a conjunction to contrast two ideas.
Lubię kawę, ale herbata jest moim ulubionym napojem.
I like coffee, but tea is my favorite drink.
'Ale' is used as a coordinating conjunction, introducing a contrast or contradiction between two clauses.