discriminate

• Adjectif décrivant la capacité à reconnaître des différences subtiles ou à porter des jugements minutieux, souvent en matière de goût ou de qualité.

An adjective describing the ability to recognize fine distinctions or make careful judgments, often in matters of taste or quality.

1. Showing discernmentC1formal

   Having or showing the ability to make fine distinctions or judgments.

   Discernant (qui fait preuve de discernement)

   • She has a discriminate taste in classical music.
   • The critic's discriminate analysis of the film was insightful.
   • His discriminate selection of ingredients made the dish exceptional.

   Synonymesacuteastutediscerningdiscriminatinginsightfuljudiciousperceptivepercipientperspicaciousshrewd

   Antonymesindiscriminateundiscriminating

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de reconnaître une différence ou une distinction entre des choses, ou de traiter quelqu'un de manière injuste sur la base de caractéristiques de groupe.

A verb used to indicate the act of recognizing a distinction or difference between things, or treating someone unfairly based on group characteristics.

1. Recognize a differenceB2formal

   To recognize or perceive a difference between two or more things.

   Distinguer

   • It is important to discriminate between facts and opinions.
   • She can discriminate subtle differences in wine flavors.
   • The test measures the ability to discriminate colors.

   Synonymesdifferentiatediscerndistinguishseparatetell apart

   Antonymesconflateconfuseequate

2. Treat unfairlyB2formal

   To treat a person or group unfairly based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or religion.

   Discriminer (traiter injustement)

   • It is illegal to discriminate against someone because of their religion.
   • The company was sued for discriminating against older workers.
   • We must not discriminate based on gender in hiring practices.

   Synonymesbiasdisfavorprejudice