autrement

autrement

Differently; otherwise.

The word 'autrement' is used here to mean 'otherwise' as a connector indicating consequence.

Je dois partir maintenant, autrement je serai en retard.

I have to leave now, otherwise I will be late.

In this sentence, 'autrement' means 'differently,' indicating a change in approach or perspective.

Il faut considérer le problème autrement pour trouver une solution.

We need to consider the problem differently to find a solution.

Here, 'autrement' conveys 'otherwise,' expressing a hypothetical variation or alternate possible state.

Le gâteau aurait été meilleur autrement, mais il est déjà très bon comme ça.

The cake would have been better otherwise, but it is already very good like this.