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    Diviser (en. Divide)

    /divize/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To separate something into several parts.
    He divided the cake into eight pieces.
    Il a divisé le gâteau en huit parts.
    To share a sum of money among several people.
    We need to divide the cost of the hotel among everyone.
    Nous devons diviser le coût de l'hôtel entre tous.
    To perform a mathematical division operation.
    To solve this problem, you need to divide 20 by 4.
    Pour résoudre ce problème, il faut diviser 20 par 4.
    To make a distinction between several elements.
    It is important to separate facts from interpretations.
    Il est important de diviser les faits des interprétations.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'dividere', which means to separate or to share.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    divide and conquer
    Strategy consisting of dissociating to gain better control.
    diviser pour régner
    divide opinions
    Create disagreements or different slogans.
    diviser les opinions

    Related Words

    division
    The action of dividing or the state of being divided.
    division
    divisor
    A number that divides another number without leaving a remainder.
    diviseur
    dividend
    Number to be divided in a division operation.
    dividende

    Slang Meanings

    Divide the tasks
    We decided to divide the tasks to progress faster.
    On a décidé de diviser les tâches pour avancer plus vite.
    Divide the costs
    We can divide the travel expenses among everyone.
    On peut diviser les frais du voyage entre tous.