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séparer

to separate

verb seh-pah-REH Less Common
People & Society Relationships

Also means

to divide

Usage Note

Séparer is a regular -er verb used for physically dividing things or ending a relationship. The reflexive se séparer means 'to split up' or 'to part ways', commonly used when a couple breaks up. The related noun is séparation.

Examples

"Ils ont décidé de se séparer."

Natural Translation

They decided to split up.

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