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    Diffèrent (en. Different)

    /di.fe.ʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is not identical to something else.
    These two paintings are different, but both are beautiful.
    Ces deux tableaux sont différents, mais tous deux magnifiques.
    Which varies in one way or another.
    There are several different approaches to solving this problem.
    Il y a plusieurs approches différentes pour résoudre ce problème.
    Which exhibits distinct characteristics.
    This species of bird is very different from the one we saw yesterday.
    Cette espèce d'oiseau est très différente de celle que nous avons vue hier.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'differens', from 'differre', meaning 'to carry in difference'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to each their own
    Everyone has their preferences, that's what makes people different.
    chacun à son goût
    to see things differently
    When you have a different perspective, it is often easier to find solutions.
    voir les choses autrement
    To be on the same wavelength
    To move forward, sometimes we must accept having different opinions.
    Être sur la même longueur d'onde

    Related Words

    difference
    The state of what is different.
    différence
    dissimilar
    Which is not similar or identical.
    dissimilaire
    diversity
    Variety, the character of what is diverse.
    diversité

    Slang Meanings

    To be different in style or way of being.
    He is a bit different from the others, but that's what makes him interesting.
    Il est un peu différent des autres, mais c'est ce qui le rend intéressant.
    To feel out of place because of one's difference.
    She felt different at school, but she learned to accept it.
    Elle se sentait différente à l'école, mais elle a appris à l'accepter.