How to Say ‘The other way’ in French
L'autre chemin
loht oh-truh shuh-man
[loht oh-truh shuh-man]
Phrase Breakdown
L'autre
loht oh-truh
The other
Refers to a different one from the one already mentioned or understood.
L'autre option est meilleure.
The other option is better.
Words in this phrase
L'
[loht]
the
Contracted definite article before a vowel.
L'autre chemin paraît plus direct.
The other way seems more direct.
autre
[oh-truh]
other
Indicates a different option.
L'autre chemin est moins encombré.
The other route is less crowded.
chemin
[shuh-man]
path / way
A road, route, or means of getting somewhere.
L'autre chemin passe par le centre.
The other route goes through downtown.
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