No. 1,726 in French
alternative
A choice between two or more possibilities.
In a sentence
L'éducation en ligne est une bonne alternative pour ceux qui travaillent à plein temps.
Online education is a good alternative for those who work full-time.
Here, 'alternative' is used as a noun to signify another option or possibility compared to traditional education methods.
Nous devons trouver une alternative à l'utilisation de matériaux non recyclables.
We must find an alternative to using non-recyclable materials.
In this sentence, 'alternative' is again a noun that denotes a substitute or replacement solution addressing an issue.
Il existe des alternatives intéressantes pour améliorer le transport durable.
There are interesting alternatives to enhance sustainable transportation.
Here, 'alternatives' is plural, referring to multiple options or solutions available for the mentioned purpose.
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