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plutôt — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • instead adv In place of something else already mentioned; as a substitute.
  • pretty adj Attractive or pleasant to look at, especially in a delicate or charming way.
  • rather adv Used to show a preference for one thing over another.

Senses

plutôt is used for these senses in English:

  • instead In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.
  • pretty Somewhat, fairly, quite; sometimes also (by meiosis) very.
  • you bet (idiomatic, informal) Certainly, you're welcome; a reply to thank you or to a request.

pretty — full definition

  1. adj Attractive or pleasant to look at, especially in a delicate or charming way.
  2. adv Fairly or quite, used to soften or moderate a statement.

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