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instead in French

instead in French is au lieu de, à la place, plutôt — instead means in place of something else already mentioned; as a substitute.

instead in French

au lieu de
adv
In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.
à la place
adv
In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.
plutôt
adv
In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

What does "instead" mean?

  1. adv In place of something else already mentioned; as a substitute.
    "She skipped the cake and had fruit instead."

instead in a sentence

  • She skipped the cake and had fruit instead.
  • Instead of driving, they decided to walk to the station.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "instead" in French?

"instead" in French is au lieu de, à la place, plutôt. instead means: In place of something else already mentioned; as a substitute.

How do you use "instead" in a sentence?

Example: "She skipped the cake and had fruit instead." In French, "instead" is au lieu de, à la place, plutôt.

Are there other ways to say "instead" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "instead": au lieu de, à la place, plutôt.

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