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différencier

to differentiate

verb dee-feh-rahn-SYEH Rare

Also means

to distinguish

Usage Note

Différencier means to mark or perceive differences between things; the reflexive se différencier means 'to stand out' or 'to set oneself apart from the competition'. The related noun la différenciation is common in business, education, and biology. Do not confuse with différer (to differ or to defer/postpone), which is a separate verb.

Examples

"Il faut différencier les deux concepts."

Natural Translation

It is necessary to differentiate the two concepts.

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