What's the difference between 'while and athough' as a conjuction of contrast?

[Akbari]

Dear friends,

What's the difference between "while and athough" as a conjuction of contrast?
When do we ues while and when do we use although?
Yours!
Akbari

[Alan]

Hi,

I would say that 'while' is more an indication of contrast and 'although' is used to express concession. Look at these:

His writing style is impressive while his power of description is limited. (contrast)

He claimed that he never joyed writing although he produced a hundred novels. (concession)

Alan
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