distinguer

Definitions of distinguer
  1. verb
    detect with the senses
    synonyms: discerner, percevoir
  2. verb
    mark as different
    synonyms: différencier, séparer
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    dissocier, séparer
    regard as unconnected
    différencier, discriminer, faire la discrimination
    treat differently on the basis of sex or race
    isoler
    place or set apart
    faire de la ségrégation, soumettre à la ségrégation
    separate by race or religion; practice a policy of racial segregation
    type of:
    identifier, reconnaître, situer
    recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
  3. verb
    identify as in botany or biology, for example
    synonyms: appeler, découvrir, décrire, identifier
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