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otherwise in French

otherwise in French is bien différent, tout autre, autrement — otherwise means in a different way; differently.

otherwise in French

bien différent
adj
Other than supposed; different.
tout autre
adj
Other than supposed; different.
autrement
adv
(manner) Differently, in another way.
différemment
adv
(manner) Differently, in another way.
non plus
adv
(manner) Differently, in another way.
ou bien
adv
(manner) Differently, in another way.
autrement
adv
(conjunctive) In different circumstances; or else.
sinon
adv
(conjunctive) In different circumstances; or else.
sans quoi
adv
(conjunctive) In different circumstances; or else.
sinon
adv
(conjunctive) In all other respects.
pour le reste
adv
(conjunctive) In all other respects.
à part ça
adv
(conjunctive) In all other respects.

What does "otherwise" mean?

  1. adv In a different way; differently.
    "He claimed to be innocent, but the evidence suggested otherwise."
  2. adv Under different circumstances; or else.
    "Wear a coat, otherwise you'll freeze out there."
  3. adv In every other respect; apart from what has just been mentioned.
    "The paint was chipped, but the car was otherwise in perfect condition."

otherwise in a sentence

  • He claimed to be innocent, but the evidence suggested otherwise.
  • Wear a coat, otherwise you'll freeze out there.
  • Finish your homework now; otherwise you won't be allowed to go out later.
  • The paint was chipped, but the car was otherwise in perfect condition.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "otherwise" in French?

"otherwise" in French is bien différent, tout autre, autrement. otherwise means: In a different way; differently.

How do you use "otherwise" in a sentence?

Example: "He claimed to be innocent, but the evidence suggested otherwise." In French, "otherwise" is bien différent, tout autre, autrement.

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

Yes — French has 10 translations listed for "otherwise": bien différent, tout autre, autrement, différemment, non plus, ou bien.

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