distinguish

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de reconnaître ou d'indiquer une différence entre deux ou plusieurs choses, ou pour marquer quelque chose comme distinct ou particulier.

A verb used to indicate the act of recognizing or pointing out the difference between two or more things, or to make something stand out as different.

1. Recognize differencesB1formal

   To recognize or point out the difference between two or more things.

   Distinguer (percevoir une différence)

   • It is important to distinguish between facts and opinions.
   • She can distinguish the different bird species by their songs.
   • The twins are so alike that it is hard to distinguish them.

   Synonymesdifferentiatediscerndiscriminateseparatetell apart

   Antonymesconflateconfusemistakemix

2. Make something stand outB2formal

   To be a characteristic that makes someone or something different or special.

   distinguer (rendre distinct)

   • His unique style distinguishes him from other artists.
   • The quality of the materials distinguishes this product from cheaper alternatives.
   • Her dedication to her work distinguishes her as a leader.

   Synonymescharacterizedifferentiatediscriminatemarkseparateset apartsingle out

3. Perceive clearlyB2formal

   To see, hear, or understand something clearly.

   Distinguer (percevoir clairement)

   • Through the fog, he could barely distinguish the outline of a house.
   • She could distinguish the sound of her mother's voice in the crowd.
   • It was too dark to distinguish the details of the painting.

   Synonymesdetectdiscernidentifymake outperceiverecognize

   Antonymesconfusemissoverlook