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Elisabeth

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England and English
My dictionary says that alternative can be used in French if there is only one other option, otherwise autre solution or solution de rechange must be used.
Therefore, if I was to say
They wanted an alternative to marriage or living together
should i use either autre solution or solution de rechange ?
Thanks
I should say "autre solution".
Solution de rechange is more used if you cope with a dead-end, you must find a "plan B" because your first idea failed, if you see what I mean... 👁 Smile :)
Ils souhaitaient trouver une autre mode de vie à deux que la vie conjugale ou la cohabitation
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