What does plutôt in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word plutôt in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use plutôt in French.

The word plutôt in French means rather, rather than, rather than do, rather, fairly, quite, rather, judge for yourselves, Absolutely!, I'd rather die!. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word plutôt

rather

adverbe (indique la préférence)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Je prendrai plutôt du vin blanc. Désolé, mais j'ai des réunions toute la journée demain. On peut se voir après-demain plutôt ?
Sorry, I have meetings all day tomorrow. Can we see each other tomorrow instead?

rather than

(au lieu de)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Je préférerais acheter une petite maison plutôt qu'un grand appartement.
I would prefer to buy a small house rather than a large flat.

rather than do

(au lieu de faire [qch])

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Je préférerais aller à la plage plutôt que de rester à la maison.
I would prefer to go to the beach rather than stay at home.

rather, fairly, quite

adverbe (indique une intensité)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
C'est plutôt gentil de sa part de venir me voir.
It is rather kind of him to come and see me.

rather

adverbe (indique une correction)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Cet artiste est anglais ou plutôt écossais.
That artist is English, or rather Scottish.

judge for yourselves

interjection (voyez par vous-même)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Absolutely!

(Avec grand plaisir !)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

I'd rather die!

(Jamais de la vie !)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

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