Divisions (en. Divisions)

/di.vi.zjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Action of separating or sharing something into parts.
The company's divisions have been restructured.
Les divisions de l'entreprise ont été restructurées.
Each of the parts thus obtained.
The cake divisions were distributed among the children.
Les divisions du gâteau ont été distribuées entre les enfants.
Administrative or organizational unit.
The human resources division needs new employees.
La division des ressources humaines a besoin de nouveaux employés.

Etymology

From the Latin 'divisio', which means separation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

division of labor
Distribution of tasks among several people.
division du travail
strategic divisions
Defined sectors of a company for better planning.
divisions stratégiques
to make divisions
To perform division calculations.
faire des divisions

Related Words

to divide
To separate something into several parts.
diviser
divisional
Relating to a division, especially in an operational context.
divisionnaire
divided
Separated into parts.
divisé

Slang Meanings

The act of sharing tasks within a group.
We made divisions for the project.
On a fait des divisions pour le projet.
An informal sharing system among friends.
We have our divisions for the meal!
On a nos divisions pour le repas!