How is the phrase l'un ou l'autre translated from French to English

L'un des deux, pris indifféremment.

One or the other of two things.

pronoun
English translation
either

Examples with “l'un ou l'autre”

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  • Tu peux prendre l'une ou l'autre de ces deux routes. You can take either of these two roads.

  • Tu peux choisir soit la salade, soit la soupe. You can choose either the salad or the soup.

  • Je n'aime pas le café non plus. I don't like coffee either.

  • L'une ou l'autre de ces clés ouvre-t-elle le portail ? Does either of these keys open the gate?

  • Es-tu intéressé soit par une option, soit par l'autre ? Are you interested in either option available?

  • Ma sœur ne sait pas conduire, et moi non plus. My sister can't drive, and I can't either.

  • L'un ou l'autre des jumeaux t'aidera volontiers. Either of the twins will gladly help you.

  • Fais-moi savoir si tu préfères soit l'une, soit l'autre. Please let me know if you prefer either one.

  • Si tu n'y vas pas, je n'irai pas non plus. If you're not going, I won't go either.

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FAQ about “l'un ou l'autre”

How is “l'un ou l'autre” translated from French?
“l'un ou l'autre” translates into English as “either”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “l'un ou l'autre” mean?
Meaning of “l'un ou l'autre”: L'un des deux, pris indifféremment. In English — “either”.
What part of speech is “l'un ou l'autre”?
“l'un ou l'autre” is a pronoun.
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