How to Say “Different” in French

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différent
/di.fe.ʁɑ̃/
The English phrase "different" is translated into French as différent.
The word is an adjective used to describe something that is not the same.
Meaning: not the same (adj)

How does it change in a sentence?

The masculine singular is différent, the feminine singular is différente, the masculine plural is différents and the feminine plural is différentes.

How do you pronounce it?

/di.fe.ʁɑ̃/

Did you know?

  • The word différent shares a root with the French word différer, which can mean both 'to differ' and 'to postpone' or 'delay'.
  • In French, the word différent can sometimes mean 'various' or 'several'. For example, différents points de vue can be translated as 'several points of view' rather than just 'different points of view'.
  • The word différence (difference) is a noun that behaves almost identically to its adjective counterpart, but using the adjective différent to describe people can sometimes carry a subtle connotation of being 'peculiar' or 'strange'.

Examples in context

  • Tu n'es pas différent.
    You're no different.
    This sentence shows how to use différent in a negative construction.
    Tatoeba #3648091 by sacredceltic, translation #2218222 by CK
  • Tu as l'air différent.
    You look different.
    This sentence shows how to use différent with the verb 'to look like'.
    Tatoeba #5800051 by Toynop, translation #2255032 by CK
  • Tu es juste différent.
    You're just different.
    This sentence shows how to use différent with the verb 'to be'.
    Tatoeba #5802998 by Toynop, translation #2218178 by CK
  • La vie en France est différente de celle en Italie.
    Life in France is different from life in Italy.
  • Les goûts de chacun sont divers.
    Everyone's tastes are diverse.
  • Ces deux théories sont plutôt dissemblables.
    These two theories are quite dissimilar.
  • Les résultats sont tout à fait différents selon les pays.
    The results are completely different depending on the countries.
  • 522 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Léa and Lucas are comparing two paintings.

  1. Léa

    C'est très différent de l'autre tableau.
    It is very different from the other painting.
  2. Lucas

    Oui, les couleurs sont plus vives.
    Yes, the colors are brighter.
  3. Léa

    Le style est aussi différent.
    The style is also different.
  4. Lucas

    Je préfère celui-ci, Lucas.
    I prefer this one, Lucas.

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