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    O (en. O)

    /o/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    conjunction
    O means an alternative between two elements.
    Do you want tea or coffee?
    Tu veux du thé o du café ?
    O can be used to express a form of choice.
    Take the red or the blue.
    Prends le rouge o le bleu.
    O is used to link propositions.
    He wants to go out, or stay here.
    Il veut sortir, o alors rester ici.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'aut'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    either one
    This means one of two options.
    l'un ou l'autre
    sooner or later
    This means something will happen at some point.
    tôt ou tard
    on one side, or the other
    To present two perspectives.
    d'un côté, o de l'autre

    Related Words

    or
    Coordinating conjunction indicating a choice.
    ou
    or else
    Emphatic form of the conjunction 'or'.
    ou bien

    Slang Meanings

    Often used in informal discussions to express indecision.
    Are you coming to the movies, or are you staying here?
    Tu viens au cinéma, o tu restes ici ?