Alternative
Example: Nous devons trouver une alternative aux méthodes traditionnelles.
Definition
"Alternative" refers to a choice or option that is available as a substitute to something else, often used when seeking a different approach or solution, as in finding an alternative to traditional methods.
Etymology
The word "alternative" comes from the Latin 'alternare,' meaning 'to do by turns,' which evolved through Old French and Middle English. Did you know? It originally implied a choice between two options, highlighting its use in offering different possibilities.
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"Alternative" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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