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differential in French

differential in French is différentiel, différentielle — differential means relating to or based on a difference between things.

differential in French

différentiel
adj
(mathematics) Of or pertaining to differentiation or the differential calculus.
différentielle
noun
(calculus) A quantity representing an infinitesimal change in a variable, now only used as a heuristic aid except in nonstandard analysis but considered rigorous until the 20th century; a fluxion in Newtonian calculus, now usually written in Leibniz's notation as \operatorname{d}\!x.

What does "differential" mean?

  1. adjective Relating to or based on a difference between things.
    "The company offers differential pricing depending on the customer’s location."
  2. noun The gear system in a vehicle that allows the wheels to turn at different speeds when cornering.
    "The mechanic replaced the worn differential on the truck."
  3. noun A measurable difference between two related quantities, such as wages or interest rates.
    "There’s a noticeable wage differential between the two regions."
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differential in a sentence

  • The company offers differential pricing depending on the customer’s location.
  • The mechanic replaced the worn differential on the truck.
  • There’s a noticeable wage differential between the two regions.

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What is "differential" in French?

"differential" in French is différentiel, différentielle. differential means: Relating to or based on a difference between things.

How do you use "differential" in a sentence?

Example: "The company offers differential pricing depending on the customer’s location." In French, "differential" is différentiel, différentielle.

Are there other ways to say "differential" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "differential": différentiel, différentielle.

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