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    L’autre (en. The other)

    /lo.tʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Another individual in relation to the one mentioned.
    There is me and the other.
    Il y a moi et l’autre.
    A representative of a group that is different from the main group.
    The other children played together.
    Les autres enfants ont joué ensemble.
    A concept of duality or opposition.
    The other side of the coin is often overlooked.
    L'autre côté de la médaille est souvent ignoré.

    Etymology

    Comes from Old French 'l’autre', derived from Latin 'alter', meaning 'other'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the other day
    A recent day.
    l'autre jour
    each other
    Two people or things considered together.
    l'un et l'autre
    the other side
    A different or opposing perspective.
    l'autre côté

    Related Words

    other
    Different or distinct.
    autre
    alter
    Which designates another thing, another state, or another person.
    alter
    duality
    Concept of two contrasting elements.
    dualité

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to a person from another group.
    Look at those others over there!
    Regarde ces autres là-bas!
    Referring to a distant or poorly known friend.
    You know, that other one I introduced to you.
    Tu sais, ce l'autre que je t'ai présenté.