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/difeʁɑ̃/

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Translation

different

Word origin

From Latin differens, differentis ('differing'), the present participle of differre ('to carry apart, differ'), from dis- ('apart') and ferre ('to carry').

Origin
Latin
Root
differens
English cognates
different, differ, defer

Grammar

Femininedifférente
Masc pluraldifférents
Fem pluraldifférentes

Examples

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Her new haircut makes her look completely different.

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We have very different opinions on this subject.

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There are different ways to reach the goal.

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Each child learns at a different pace.

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We have very different tastes in music.

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This word is part of lesson 10.