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    Séparèrent (en. Separated)

    [se.pa.ʁɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of dividing or distancing things or people.
    The parents separate their children to get them to tidy up.
    Les parents séparèrent leurs enfants pour les faire ranger.
    Making one thing distinct or separate.
    The roads separate at the intersection.
    Les routes séparèrent au croisement.
    Dividing ideas or opinions.
    They separated their viewpoints during the discussion.
    Ils séparèrent leurs points de vue lors de la discussion.

    Etymology

    The verb 'separate' derives from the Latin 'separare', composed of the prefix 'se-' and the verb 'parare', which means to prepare.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    separated the waters
    The two paths diverge.
    séparèrent les eaux

    Related Words

    separation
    Action of separating.
    séparation
    separator
    One who separates.
    sépareur
    dissociation
    Action of dissociating or separating.
    dissociation

    Slang Meanings

    To take one's distance.
    He decided to separate by taking his distance.
    Il a décidé de séparer en prenant ses distances.