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    Distinguer (en. Distinguish)

    /dis.tɛ̃.ɡe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To differentiate between several elements.
    It is difficult to distinguish the twins.
    Il est difficile de distinguer les jumeaux.
    To highlight, to bring something out.
    This color helps to distinguish the different sections.
    Cette couleur permet de distinguer les différentes sections.
    To recognize a quality, a characteristic.
    He knows how to distinguish good artists from mediocre ones.
    Il sait distinguer les bons artistes des médiocres.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'distinguere', which means 'to separate, to discern'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    distinguish the true from the false
    To make the difference between what is true and what is false.
    distinguer le vrai du faux
    distinguish a sound
    To identify a particular sound among others.
    distinguer un bruit
    distinguish his friends from his enemies
    To know who are one's allies and who are one's opponents.
    distinguer ses amis de ses ennemis

    Related Words

    distinct
    Clear and precise, which stands out from others.
    distinct
    discrimination
    The action of distinguishing, often in a pejorative sense.
    discrimination
    discern
    To make a distinction, to judge with discernment.
    discerner

    Slang Meanings

    To make a distinction.
    One must distinguish the good grain from the chaff.
    Il faut distinguer le bon grain de l'ivraie.
    To cut to the quick.
    He was able to distinguish what is really important.
    Il a su distinguer ce qui est vraiment important.