D'un côté... de l'autre
Example: D'un côté, il pleut, de l'autre, il fait soleil.
Definition
"D'un côté... de l'autre" is a French expression used to present two contrasting situations or perspectives, similar to saying 'on one hand... on the other hand' in English. It highlights differences or opposing conditions, as in 'D'un côté, il pleut, de l'autre, il fait soleil.'
Translations
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On the one hand... on the other -
Por un lado... por otro -
Enerzijds... anderzijds -
D'una banda... de l'altra -
Einerseits... andererseits
Etymology
The expression "D'un côté... de l'autre" literally means 'from one side... from the other' in French. It evolved from spatial terms to figuratively express contrasting points of view or conditions. Did you know this phrase helps structure arguments by balancing opposing ideas?
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