Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
faute-de-mieux
Phrase
foh-tuh-duh-myuh
Definition
For lack of a better alternative.
Examples
- They chose to accept the lower offer, faute-de-mieux, as there were no other bids on the table.
- We went to the café across the street, faute-de-mieux, even though we preferred the restaurant further down.
Meaning
This phrase is used to express a situation where something is done because there are no better options available.
Synonyms
- By default
- As a last resort
- For want of a better option
