either
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses (e.g., et, ou).
conjunction
a. soit (with repetition of "soit")
We can either cook pasta for dinner or order a pizza.Nous pouvons soit cuisiner des pâtes pour le dîner, soit commander une pizza.
b. ou (with repetition of "ou")
Either you come shopping with us, or you stay with your grandmother.Ou tu viens faire du shopping avec nous, ou tu restes avec ta grand-mère.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. l'un ou l'autre
You can choose either glass.Vous pouvez choisir l’un ou l’autre verre.
a. chaque
There were portraits on either side of the corridor.Il y avait des portraits de chaque côté du couloir.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., elle, lui).
pronoun
a. l'un ou l'autre
I like both of those ice cream flavors, so I can eat either.J'aime ces deux parfums de glace, donc je peux manger l'un ou l'autre.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. non plus
I don't like cockroaches either.Je n’aime pas les cafards non plus.
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