otherwise in French
otherwise in French is bien différent, tout autre, autrement — otherwise means in a different way; differently.
otherwise in French
bien différent
Other than supposed; different.
tout autre
Other than supposed; different.
autrement
(manner) Differently, in another way.
différemment
(manner) Differently, in another way.
non plus
(manner) Differently, in another way.
ou bien
(manner) Differently, in another way.
autrement
(conjunctive) In different circumstances; or else.
sinon
(conjunctive) In different circumstances; or else.
sans quoi
(conjunctive) In different circumstances; or else.
sinon
(conjunctive) In all other respects.
pour le reste
(conjunctive) In all other respects.
à part ça
(conjunctive) In all other respects.
What does "otherwise" mean?
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adv In a different way; differently.
"I wanted to stay, but circumstances forced me to decide otherwise."
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adv Under different circumstances; or else.
"Lock the gate, otherwise the dog will wander into the road."
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adv In every other respect; apart from what has just been mentioned.
"The film was a little long, but otherwise I enjoyed it."
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otherwise in a sentence
- I wanted to stay, but circumstances forced me to decide otherwise.
- Unless told otherwise, you should assume the meeting starts at noon.
- Lock the gate, otherwise the dog will wander into the road.
- Wear a coat, otherwise you'll freeze out there.
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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: "I wanted to stay, but circumstances forced me to decide 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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