alternative

alternatif

Différent de la méthode habituelle ou de celle déjà utilisée.

En anglais simple : Different from the usual approach or the one already being used.

• We need an alternative route.
• She suggested an alternative approach to the problem.
• The town is exploring alternative sources of energy.

Synonymes : different, other

Expressions courantes : alternative approach, alternative route, alternative energy, alternative solution

alternatif

Qui permet de choisir entre deux ou plusieurs possibilités.

En anglais simple : Allowing a choice between two or more possibilities.

• The form offers two alternative options.
• We considered several alternative proposals before choosing one.
• Which of these alternative plans would you prefer?

Expressions courantes : alternative options, alternative proposals, alternative plans

alternative, option

Autre chose ou autre manière d’agir que l’on peut choisir à la place.

En anglais simple : Another thing or course of action that you can choose instead.

• Is there a cheaper alternative?
• Walking is a good alternative to taking the bus.
• We considered several alternatives before choosing this design.

Comment l'utiliser : alternative to something/doing something (Cycling is an alternative to driving.); have no alternative but to do something (We had no alternative but to leave.)

Synonymes : option, choice

Expressions courantes : an alternative to, no alternative, a better alternative

alternative, option

Une des deux ou plusieurs possibilités entre lesquelles on peut choisir.

En anglais simple : One of two or more things you can choose between.

• We need an alternative.
• Walking is a cheaper alternative to taking a taxi.
• Have you considered any other alternatives?

Comment l'utiliser : alternative to something (This bus is an alternative to the train.)

Synonymes : option, choice

Expressions courantes : another alternative, a better alternative, alternative to something