alternate in French
alternate in French is alternatif, alternative, alterner — alternate means happening in turns, first one thing then the other, repeatedly.
alternate in French
alternatif
(mathematics) Designating the members in a series, which regularly intervene between the members of another series, as the odd or even numbers of the numerals; every other; every second.
alternative
(mathematics) Designating the members in a series, which regularly intervene between the members of another series, as the odd or even numbers of the numerals; every other; every second.
alterner
(transitive) To perform by turns, or in succession; to cause to succeed by turns; to interchange regularly.
What does "alternate" mean?
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adj Happening in turns, first one thing then the other, repeatedly.
"The fence posts were painted in alternate colors."
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noun A person or thing standing in as a substitute for another.
"He was named as an alternate juror in case someone dropped out."
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verb To switch back and forth between two things in a regular pattern.
"The two singers alternated verses throughout the song."
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alternate in a sentence
- The fence posts were painted in alternate colors.
- She works alternate weekends at the clinic.
- He was named as an alternate juror in case someone dropped out.
- The two singers alternated verses throughout the song.
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What is "alternate" in French?
"alternate" in French is alternatif, alternative, alterner. alternate means: Happening in turns, first one thing then the other, repeatedly.
How do you use "alternate" in a sentence?
Example: "The fence posts were painted in alternate colors." In French, "alternate" is alternatif, alternative, alterner.
Are there other ways to say "alternate" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "alternate": alternatif, alternative, alterner.
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