latter

dernier, second

Désigne le second de deux éléments cités ou ce qui appartient à la partie plus tardive d’une période.

En anglais simple : Coming second when two things are mentioned, or belonging to the later part of a period.

• I prefer the latter option.
• Rain is expected in the latter half of the week.
• His latter years were spent near the sea.

Synonymes : later, second

Contraires : former, earlier

Expressions courantes : latter half, latter part, latter option

dernier, final

Qui se situe vers la fin d’une période.

En anglais simple : Near the end of a period of time.

• Rain is expected in the latter half of the week.
• Sales improved during the latter part of the year.
• The latter stages of the match were exciting.

Synonymes : later, final

Contraires : earlier

Expressions courantes : latter part, latter half, latter stages

ultérieur, plus récent

Qui appartient au passé, mais à une époque plus proche du présent qu’une autre.

En anglais simple : Happening in the past, but closer to the present than an earlier period.

• His latter years were peaceful.
• Her latter writings show a growing interest in nature.
• In his latter days, he rarely left the village.

Synonymes : later, more recent

Contraires : earlier

Expressions courantes : latter years, latter days, latter writings

le second, ce dernier

La deuxième des deux personnes ou choses qui viennent d’être mentionnées.

En anglais simple : The second of two people or things that have just been mentioned.

• We could walk or cycle; I prefer the latter.
• She studied French and German, using the latter at work.
• Tea and coffee were offered, but the latter was already cold.

Synonymes : the second

Contraires : former

Expressions courantes : the latter, choose the latter, prefer the latter