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    Séparer (en. Separate)

    /sep.a.re/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To distance, divide.
    They decided to separate after several years of living together.
    Ils ont décidé de se séparer après plusieurs années de vie commune.
    To distinguish, differentiate.
    It is important to separate facts from opinion.
    Il est important de séparer les faits de l'opinion.
    To move away from each other.
    The two friends separated at the end of school.
    Les deux amis se sont séparés à la fin de l'école.
    To settle in different places.
    We will separate to explore the city each on our own.
    Nous allons nous séparer pour explorer la ville chacun de notre côté.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'separare', composed of 'se-' and 'parare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to separate from others
    To have a physical or emotional distance from others.
    se séparer des autres
    to part on good terms
    To end a relationship amicably.
    se séparer en bons termes
    not to separate
    To stay together, not to divide.
    ne pas se séparer

    Related Words

    separatism
    Doctrine or movement that advocates separation.
    séparatisme
    to leave
    To distance oneself, to leave a place.
    partir
    separation
    The action of separating.
    séparation

    Slang Meanings

    To take distance
    After this discussion, I need to separate a bit to think.
    Après cette discussion, j'ai besoin de me séparer un peu pour réfléchir.
    To cut ties
    She decided to separate and cut ties with her ex.
    Elle a décidé de séparer et couper les ponts avec son ex.