variant

variante

Forme ou version d’une chose qui diffère légèrement d’une autre.

En anglais simple : A form or version of something that is slightly different from another.

• This is a cheaper variant.
• The new model is a variant of the original design.
• Several regional variants of the dish exist.

Comment l'utiliser : a variant of something (This recipe is a variant of a traditional soup.)

Synonymes : version, variation, form

Expressions courantes : variant of something, new variant, regional variant, standard variant

variante

Autre forme d’un mot ou d’une expression, ayant le même sens ou le même usage.

En anglais simple : A different form of a word or expression that has the same meaning or use.

• Both spelling variants are accepted.
• This pronunciation is a regional variant.
• The dictionary lists a variant of the older word.

Comment l'utiliser : a variant of something (“Colour” is a spelling variant of “color”.)

Synonymes : alternative form

Expressions courantes : spelling variant, regional variant, variant of something