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    Alternatives (en. Alternatives)

    /al.tɛʁ.na.tiv/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Choice between two or more options.
    He proposed several alternatives to solve the problem.
    Il a proposé plusieurs alternatives pour résoudre le problème.
    Each of the available options.
    The alternatives to this project are few.
    Les alternatives à ce projet sont peu nombreuses.
    Alternative solution that can be chosen.
    We need to consider viable alternatives to the current resources.
    Nous devons envisager des alternatives viables aux ressources actuelles.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'alternativa', derived from 'alternare', meaning 'to alternate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    offer alternatives
    propose different options.
    offrir des alternatives
    explore alternatives
    examine possible choices.
    explorer les alternatives
    search for alternatives
    look for other possibilities.
    chercher des alternatives

    Related Words

    alternative
    Which offers a different choice.
    alternative
    choice
    The act of selecting among several possibilities.
    choix
    option
    A possibility to choose from several.
    option

    Slang Meanings

    Plan B
    We need a Plan B if it doesn't work out.
    On a besoin d'un plan B si ça ne fonctionne pas.
    Backup
    We have a backup in case the first choice falls through.
    On a un backup au cas où le premier choix tombe à l'eau.