Divise (en. Split)

/di.viz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Definition: A sign or phrase that expresses an idea or principle.

Example Sentence: The motto of France is 'Liberty, equality, fraternity'.

La devise de la France est 'Liberté, égalité, fraternité'.

Definition: A currency unit of a country.

Example Sentence: The euro is the currency used in several European countries.

L'euro est la devise utilisée dans plusieurs pays européens.

verb

Definition: To take as a motto, to establish a rule or principle.

Example Sentence: He divides his life between work and leisure.

Il divise sa vie entre le travail et les loisirs.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'divisa', which means 'that which is shared'.

Phrase: unanimously

Meaning: To act in agreement, often used to describe unanimous support.

d'une seule voix

Phrase: divide and conquer

Meaning: A strategy used to control by sowing discord.

diviser pour régner

Related Word: division

Description: The action of dividing, the fact of separating into parts.

division

Related Word: devise

Description: A less common term referring to currency or a quote.

dévise

Related Word: decision

Description: The act of choosing between several options.

décision

Slang Meaning: Money

Example: We need money to do the shopping.

On a besoin de divise pour faire des courses.

Slang Meaning: A popular recommendation or advice

Example: Your motto is to enjoy the moment.

Ta devise, c'est de profiter du moment.