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divisive in French

divisive in French is clivant — divisive means tending to cause disagreement or split opinion between people.

divisive in French

clivant
adj
Having a quality that divides or separates.

What does "divisive" mean?

  1. adj Tending to cause disagreement or split opinion between people.
    "It was one of the most divisive issues in the election campaign."
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divisive in a sentence

  • It was one of the most divisive issues in the election campaign.
  • His comments were seen as needlessly divisive.

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What is "divisive" in French?

"divisive" in French is clivant. divisive means: Tending to cause disagreement or split opinion between people.

How do you use "divisive" in a sentence?

Example: "It was one of the most divisive issues in the election campaign." In French, "divisive" is clivant.

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