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    Distingua (en. Distinguished)

    /distɛ̃ɡa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is distinguished by a certain quality or trait.
    He has a distinguished style that attracts attention.
    Il a un style distingué qui attire les regards.
    Who stands out for their refinement or elegance.
    She always wears distinguished clothing at events.
    Elle porte toujours des vêtements distingués lors des événements.
    Who is recognized for their merits or knowledge.
    This professor is a distinguished person in their field.
    Ce professeur est une personne distinguée dans son domaine.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'distingere', meaning 'to separate, differentiate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be distinguished
    To have an appearance or behavior that commands respect.
    être distingué
    a distinguished person
    Someone who presents themselves with elegance and merit.
    une personne distinguée
    a honorary distinction
    A formal recognition granted for accomplishments.
    une distinction honorifique

    Related Words

    distinction
    Act of differentiating or recognizing something.
    distinction
    distinguished
    Who possesses a certain distinction or prestige.
    distingué
    to distinguish
    Identifying or recognizing differences.
    distinguer

    Slang Meanings

    To stand out in a group.
    This party was great; everyone wanted to stand out.
    Cette fête était géniale, tout le monde voulait se distinguer.
    To have refined good taste.
    She has a sense of fashion that strongly distinguishes her from others.
    Elle a un sens de la mode qui se distingue fortement des autres.