derive in French
derive in French is tirer, trouver, déduire — derive means to get or obtain something from a particular source.
derive in French
tirer
(transitive) To obtain or receive (something) from something else.
trouver
(transitive) To obtain or receive (something) from something else.
déduire
(transitive, logic) To deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning.
conclure
(transitive, logic) To deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning.
dériver
dériver
(intransitive) To originate or stem (from).
découler
(intransitive) To originate or stem (from).
What does "derive" mean?
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verb To get or obtain something from a particular source.
"She derives great satisfaction from teaching."
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verb To reach a conclusion by reasoning from known facts.
"Scientists derived their theory from years of careful observation."
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derive in a sentence
- She derives great satisfaction from teaching.
- The word "derive" itself derives from Latin.
- Scientists derived their theory from years of careful observation.
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What is "derive" in French?
"derive" in French is tirer, trouver, déduire. derive means: To get or obtain something from a particular source.
How do you use "derive" in a sentence?
Example: "She derives great satisfaction from teaching." In French, "derive" is tirer, trouver, déduire.
Are there other ways to say "derive" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "derive": tirer, trouver, déduire, conclure, dériver, découler.
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