default option

• Option ou paramètre prédéfini qui est automatiquement sélectionné par un système ou un processus lorsque l'utilisateur n'indique pas d'alternative.

A preset choice or setting that is automatically selected by a system or process when no alternative is specified by the user.

1. Preselected choiceB1formal

   The option that is automatically selected by a system or process unless the user specifies an alternative.

   option par défaut

   • The default option for the software installation is 'Standard'.
   • If you don't choose a language, the default option is English.
   • The printer's default option is to print on both sides of the paper.

2. Fallback planB2informal

   The standard or expected choice or action when no other decision is made.

   Option par défaut

   • If you can't decide on a meal, the default option is the chef's special.
   • The default option for the meeting time is 10 AM.
   • When in doubt, the default option is to follow the standard procedure.