What does sinon in French mean?

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

The word sinon in French means otherwise, if not, except, other than, but, save, if not, if not, otherwise, anyway. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word sinon

otherwise, if not

conjonction (autrement, sans quoi)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Lève-toi sinon tu seras en retard.
Get up, otherwise you'll be late.

except, other than, but, save

conjonction (excepté, sauf)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Que faire, sinon lui pardonner ?
What can we do other than to forgive him?

if not

conjonction (peut-être même)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
C'est un cas rare, sinon le seul, répertorié à l'hôpital.
It's a rare case, if not the only one, identified by the hospital.

if not, otherwise

conjonction (si ce n'est pas le cas)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Si vous avez déjà reçu votre affectation, alors, vous n'avez rien à faire. Sinon, vous devez prendre contact avec le rectorat.
If you have already received your posting, then you don't need to do anything. If not, you must contact the Local Education Authority.

anyway

conjonction (mot de transition)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Eh bien moi, maintenant, je suis marié, j'ai trois enfants et je dirige une multinationale. Et sinon, toi, tu deviens quoi ?
Well, I'm married now with three children and I'm the head of a multinational. Anyway, what about you?

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