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feminine

/di.fe.ʁɑ̃s/

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Translation

difference

Word origin

From Latin differentia ('a difference, a distinction'), from differre ('to carry apart, to differ'), from dis- ('apart') plus ferre ('to carry'). English 'difference' and 'differ' share the root.

Origin
Latin
Root
differentia
English cognates
difference, differ

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraldifférences

Examples

Quelle ?

What is the difference between these two words?

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The difference in price is really significant.

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Your help made all the difference.

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I do not see any difference between the two versions.

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We must respect the differences of others.

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This word is part of lesson 23.