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    Substitut (en. Substitute)

    [sybsti.ty]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who takes the place of another in a given context.
    He was chosen as a substitute for the absent professor.
    Il a été choisi comme substitut pour le professeur absent.
    Product used in place of another, often for health or allergy reasons.
    She uses a sugar substitute in her recipes.
    Elle utilise un substitut de sucre dans ses recettes.
    Replacement in an official or legal context.
    The deputy prosecutor pursued the case.
    Le substitut du procureur a poursuivi l'affaire.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'substitutum', meaning 'placed in the place of'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    food substitute
    Product that replaces a usual food, often for health reasons.
    substitut alimentaire
    vegetable substitute
    Product or ingredient used in place of a traditional vegetable.
    substitut de légume

    Related Words

    replacement
    Action of replacing something or someone.
    remplacement
    equivalent
    Thing that has the same value or function as another.
    équivalent

    Slang Meanings

    Substitute on the wall
    That’s called a 'substitute on the wall' when someone takes the place in a team.
    On appelle ça un 'substit sur le mur' quand quelqu'un prend la place dans une équipe.
    Sub for a buddy
    He is known to be the 'sub for a buddy' when a friend cannot make it.
    Il est connu pour être le 'sub pour un pote' quand un ami ne peut pas se déplacer.