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    Distinguait (en. Distinguished)

    /dis.tɛ̃.ɡɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To differentiate between things or people.
    He easily distinguished the different types of flowers.
    Il distinguait facilement les différents types de fleurs.
    To recognize or identify a particular characteristic.
    She distinguished the beauty of her art.
    Elle distinguait la beauté de son art.
    To separate or differentiate elements.
    He distinguished the different sounds in the music.
    Il distinguait les différents sons dans la musique.

    Etymology

    The word derives from the Latin 'distingere', which means to separate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to stand out
    To be different or remarkable compared to others.
    se distinguer
    to distinguish the true from the false
    To make the distinction between what is true and what is false.
    distinguer le vrai du faux
    to distinguish the nuances
    To recognize subtleties or differences.
    distinguer les nuances
    he did not distinguish
    He was not able to make the distinction.
    il ne distinguait pas

    Related Words

    distinguish
    Verb meaning to make distinctions.
    distinguer
    distinctions
    Nouns related to differences or recognitions.
    distinctions
    distinct
    Which is clearly separated or different.
    distinct
    distinctly
    Clearly and separately.
    distinctement

    Slang Meanings

    Having a unique personality or style.
    That guy really stands out with his style.
    Ce gars-là se distingue vraiment par son style.
    To step back and see things clearly.
    He is capable of distinguishing the right decisions under pressure.
    Il est capable de distinguer les bonnes décisions sous la pression.