English–French

“rather” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/plyto/

Example

Je préfère plutôt rester à la maison.

I would rather stay at home.

Illustration for plutôt (rather)

How to say “rather” in French

“Rather” in French is plutôt.

A scale points to a moderate level while its pointer also favors one available option.

Full entry for plutôt: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with plutôt

Il est plutôt tard pour téléphoner.

It is quite late to call.

Tips for using plutôt

  • Plutôt is distinct from plus tôt, which means 'earlier' in time; the two forms sound alike in many varieties of French.

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