Divisés (en. Divided)

/divize/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That which has been separated or distributed into several parts.
The assets of the estate were divided among the heirs.
Les biens de la succession ont été divisés entre les héritiers.
Characterized by a separation or sharing.
Public opinion is divided on this issue.
L'opinion publique est divisée sur cette question.
That which is partially or totally separated.
The paths of the two friends diverged after school.
Les chemins des deux amis se sont divisés après l'école.

Etymology

From the verb 'to divide', from the Latin 'dividere' which means to separate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

divided by two
shared into two equal parts
divisés par deux
to be divided on a subject
having differing opinions on a subject
être divisé sur un sujet
divided and conquered
separation tactic for better control
divisés et conquis

Related Words

divide
separating into several parts
diviser
division
action of dividing
division
divisible
which can be divided
divisible

Slang Meanings

To be in a conflicting situation.
They are divided and no longer speak to each other.
Ils sont divisés et ne s'adressent plus la parole.
To have very divergent opinions.
In this group, ideas are very divided.
Dans ce groupe, les idées sont très divisées.