le différent

The French word différent is an adjective meaning "different" or "distinct" in English. It describes something that is not the same or that varies from another.

Meaning:

• Something that is dissimilar or not identical to another.
• Unique or separate in nature, qualities, or characteristics.

Parts:

• Prefix: "di-" (often related to "two" or separation)
• Root: "fferent" (from Latin differens, meaning differing)

Example usages:

• Il est différent de son frère. — He is different from his brother.
• Les résultats sont différents. — The results are different.

Synonyms:

• distinct
• divers
• divergent
• dissemblable

Antonyms:

• identique (identical)
• pareil (same)
• semblable (similar)

Additional notes:

• The word agrees in gender and number:

  • Masculine singular: différent
  • Feminine singular: différente
  • Masculine plural: différents
  • Feminine plural: différentes

• As an adverb, différemment means "differently."

In summary, différent relates to anything that distinguishes or sets apart one thing from another.