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rather

/ˈɹɑːðə/ /ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈɹæðɚ/

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verb

Préférer

To prefer; to prefer to.

Examples :

"I rather enjoy helping my brother with his homework. "

Je préfère aider mon frère avec ses devoirs.

attitude value essential

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adjective

Antérieur, précédent

Prior; earlier; former.

Examples :

"My rather old textbook had some interesting historical facts. "

Mon manuel scolaire plutôt ancien contenait des faits historiques intéressants.

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adverb

Plutôt, plus tôt

More quickly; sooner, earlier.

Examples :

"I'll finish my homework rather quickly so I can go to the park with my friends. "

Je finirai mes devoirs plutôt rapidement pour pouvoir aller au parc avec mes amis.

time language essential

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adverb

Plutôt, de préférence

Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than)

Examples :

"I'd rather walk to school than take the bus. "

Je préfère aller à l'école à pied que de prendre le bus.

attitude language essential

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adverb

Plutôt, au contraire

Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary.

Examples :

"I thought the test would be difficult, but rather, it was surprisingly easy. "

Je pensais que le test serait difficile, mais au contraire, il était étonnamment facile.

language grammar essential

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adverb

Plutôt, ou plutôt

Introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by or.)

Examples :

"Rather than just watching TV, we decided to go for a walk in the park. "

Plutôt que de simplement regarder la télé, nous avons décidé d'aller nous promener dans le parc.

language grammar essential

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adverb

Assez, plutôt

(degree) Somewhat, fairly.

Examples :

"This melon is rather tasteless, especially compared to the one we had last time."

Ce melon est plutôt insipide, surtout comparé à celui que nous avons eu la dernière fois.

degree amount essential

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interjection

Absolument, tout à fait

An enthusiastic affirmation.

Examples :

""Would you like some?" -- "Rather!""

"Voulez-vous quelque chose ?" -- "Absolument !"

language communication exclamation essential