Divisé (en. Split)
/divize/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to an object or concept that is divided into parts.
Wealth is often divided among several heirs.
La richesse est souvent divisé entre plusieurs héritiers.
Which is shared or contested by several people.
Public opinion is divided on this issue.
L'opinion publique est divisé sur cette question.
Refers to something that has been fragmented.
The house has been divided into several apartments.
La maison a été divisé en plusieurs appartements.
Etymology
From the verb 'divide' which means to separate into parts.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a divided opinion
An opinion that is not unanimous.
une opinion divisé
a divided territory
A territory shared among several entities.
un territoire divisé
a divided budget
A budget shared across several items.
un budget divisé
Related Words
divide
To separate something into several parts.
diviser
division
The action of dividing or being divided.
division
divisible
That can be divided.
divisible
Slang Meanings
Being half-hearted
He is divided on the subject, he doesn't know what to think.
Il est divisé sur le sujet, il ne sait pas quoi penser.
Being in a haze
I am divided on this matter, it's complicated.
Je suis divisé par cette affaire, c'est compliqué.