Distinguer (en. Distinguish)
/dis.tɛ̃.ɡe/
Synonyms
- différencier
- discerner
- identifier
- reconnaître
- séparer
Slang Meanings
To make a distinction.
One must distinguish the good grain from the chaff.
Il faut distinguer le bon grain de l'ivraie.
To cut to the quick.
He was able to distinguish what is really important.
Il a su distinguer ce qui est vraiment important.