What does différent in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word différent in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use différent in French.

The word différent in French means different, different from, different, various, differ, differ from, differ on, postpone. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word différent

different

adjectif (non identique)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ces deux téléphones sont très différents.
These two telephones are very different.

different from

(pas identique à)

Mon téléphone est différent du tien.
My phone is different from yours.

different

adjectif (original)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Cette actrice est différente, elle joue d'une façon très originale.
This actress is very different; she acts in a very original way.

various

adjectif (varié, plusieurs, tous)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Les différentes rues de la ville sont éclairées la nuit.
The town's various roads are lit up at night.

differ

verbe intransitif (ne pas être semblable)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Nos méthodes diffèrent mais sont toutes les deux valables.
Our methods are different but they are both valid.

differ from

verbe transitif indirect (ne pas être semblable)

Mon opinion diffère complètement de la sienne.
My opinion differs entirely from his.

differ on

verbe transitif indirect (ne pas être du même avis)

Nous différons complètement sur la décision à prendre.
We differ completely on what decision to take.

postpone

verbe transitif (reporter dans le temps)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La réunion a été différée de deux semaines.
The meeting has been postponed for two weeks.

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