variant

/vaʁjɑ̃/
nounIntermediate
general

a form or version of something that differs in some way from other forms of the same thing

Cette variante du logiciel est plus stable.

This variant of the software is more stable.

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Can refer to biological, linguistic, or technological variations.

🏥Medicine
technical

in genetics, a version of a gene that differs from the standard form

Les variants génétiques peuvent influencer la réponse au traitement.

Genetic variants can influence the response to treatment.

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Often used in discussions about genetic mutations or differences.

Collocations

une variante dea variant ofvariante génétiquegenetic variant

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Common Usage

'Variant' is commonly used in contexts where differences or modifications are highlighted, such as in software versions or genetic studies.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'varians', present participle of 'variare' (to vary).

📝Usage Notes

In French, 'variant' is often used in scientific and technical contexts, particularly in biology and technology.

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