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distinguish in French

distinguish in French is distinguer, différencier — distinguish means to recognize the difference between two or more things.

distinguish in French

distinguer
verb
To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.
différencier
verb
To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.
distinguer
verb

What does "distinguish" mean?

  1. verb To recognize the difference between two or more things.
    "It can be hard to distinguish real diamonds from cubic zirconia."
  2. verb To make someone or something stand out from others, often through achievement.
    "Her calm leadership distinguished her from the other candidates."
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distinguish in a sentence

  • It can be hard to distinguish real diamonds from cubic zirconia.
  • Young children may not yet distinguish right from wrong.
  • Her calm leadership distinguished her from the other candidates.

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What is "distinguish" in French?

"distinguish" in French is distinguer, différencier. distinguish means: To recognize the difference between two or more things.

How do you use "distinguish" in a sentence?

Example: "It can be hard to distinguish real diamonds from cubic zirconia." In French, "distinguish" is distinguer, différencier.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "distinguish": distinguer, différencier.

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