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alternative

UK
/ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv/
US
/ælˈtɜrnətɪv/

Translations

alternativenoun
alternatives
pl
UK
/ɒlˈtɜː.nə.tɪv/
US
/ɔlˈtɝː.nə.tɪv/
alternativeChoix entre deux possibilités ou plus ; solution de remplacement.
We need to find an alternative to the current plan.
Nous devons trouver une alternative au plan actuel.
Additional translations
solution de rechangeQuand il s’agit d’une solution substitutive ou d’un remplacement.
optionEmploi courant quand il s’agit d’une possibilité parmi d’autres.
Synonyms
other
option
choice
substitute
replacement
variant
alternativeadjective
more alternative
Comp.
most alternative
Super.
UK
/ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv/
US
/ælˈtɜrnətɪv/
alternatifAu féminin : alternative ; s’emploie pour une option de remplacement, un choix différent ou non conventionnel.
The committee considered an alternative plan to reduce costs.
Le comité a examiné un plan alternatif pour réduire les coûts.
Additional translations
non conventionnelSe dit d’un style, d’une approche ou d’une culture qui s’éloigne des normes habituelles.
Synonyms
replacement
varied
substitute
other
different
alternative

Definitions

alternativenoun
One of two or more available possibilities.
We need to find an alternative to the current plan.
A choice limited to one of two or more possibilities, as of things, propositions, or courses of action, the selection of which precludes any other possibility.
The menu offers several vegetarian alternatives.
A situation presenting such a choice.
Faced with the alternative of going to the party or staying home, she chose to stay home.
A thing that is different from the usual or conventional.
The band is known for its alternative style of music.
alternativeadjective
Relating to or denoting a choice between two or more possibilities.
The committee considered an alternative plan to reduce costs.
Different from the usual or conventional; unconventional.
She prefers alternative music to mainstream pop.
Available as another possibility or choice.
The doctor suggested an alternative treatment for the condition.
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