Divisée (en. Divided)
/divize/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to something that is distributed or shared.
Wealth is often divided among heirs.
La richesse est souvent divisée entre les héritiers.
That which is shared or fragmented into parts.
His thoughts are divided among several projects.
Sa pensée est divisée entre plusieurs projets.
Etymology
From the verb 'diviser', derived from the Latin 'dividere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
divided by two
Means that something is shared into two equal parts.
divisée par deux
divided mind
Refers to a thought or attention divided among several things.
esprit divisé
divided into factions
Refers to a branch of a group that is segmented or divided into sub-groups.
divisée en factions
Related Words
divide
To separate into several parts.
diviser
division
The action of dividing; result of a separation.
division
indivisible
That cannot be divided.
indivisible
Slang Meanings
Refers to a person who is indecisive.
He is so divided that he can never make a decision.
Il est tellement divisé qu'il n'arrive jamais à prendre une décision.
Describes a complicated situation with no clear outcome.
This matter is really divided, there is no simple solution.
Cette affaire est vraiment divisé, il n'y a pas de solution simple.