division
/di.vi.zjɔ̃/
The French word for the mathematical process of dividing is division.
division refers to the mathematical process of separating a number into equal parts.
How does it change in a sentence?
While division is the noun for the process, the verb used to express the action of dividing is diviser. When performing a mathematical division, use the preposition par to indicate the divisor, such as in the phrase diviser par deux (to divide by two).
How do you pronounce it?
The word division has 3 syllables and is pronounced /di.vi.zjɔ̃/.
Did you know?
- In French schools, students often perform long division using a visual layout called la potence, which means 'the gallows'.
- In French, the mathematical act of dividing is often expressed as partager, which literally means 'to share'. This frames the operation as a social act of distribution rather than just a numerical calculation.
- In French, the result of a division is called le quotient, but the remainder is called le reste, which is the same word used for 'the rest' or 'the leftovers' of a meal.
Examples in context
- La division des biens est essentielle dans le processus de divorce.The division of assets is essential in the divorce process.
- La séparation des tâches permet une meilleure organisation.The division of tasks allows for better organization.
- On peut partager les responsabilités pour rendre le travail plus facile.We can divide the responsibilities to make the work easier.
- Nous allons diviser le gâteau en parts égales.We are going to divide the cake into equal pieces.
- Comment est-ce qu'on peut partager le travail équitablement ?How can we divide the work fairly?
- Il faut diviser les dépenses entre toutes les personnes impliquées.We need to divide the expenses among all the people involved.
- La division est un concept difficile.Division is a difficult concept.
- Il faut poser la division sur papier.You have to write out the division on paper.
- Elle maîtrise parfaitement la division.She has mastered division perfectly.
Example conversation
A student and a tutor are working on math homework.
- LéaJe ne comprends pas cet exercice de division.I don't understand this division exercise.
- LucasLéa, je vais t'expliquer la division simplement.Léa, I will explain division to you simply.
- LéaMerci, Lucas, c'est très utile.Thank you, Lucas, it is very helpful.
- LucasDe rien, la division devient facile avec de l'entraînement.You're welcome, division becomes easy with practice.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry division, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
