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separate
01
séparé, indépendant
not connected to anything, and forming a unit by itself
Example
The hotel has separate rooms for guests traveling alone.
The company operates two separate divisions for manufacturing and sales.
After the argument, they slept in separate beds.
02
séparé, distinct
standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything
03
séparé, distinct
separated according to race, sex, class, or religion
04
séparé, dissocié
have the connection undone; having become separate
to separate
01
séparer
to divide or disconnect something from a larger whole
Transitive: to separate sth | to separate sth from a group or whole
Example
The manager separates recyclables from regular waste in the office.
The chef is separating the egg whites from the yolks.
The team has separated the defective products from the rest of the inventory.
02
se séparer, se diviser
to divide into distinct parts or groups
Transitive: to separate sth into parts or groups
Example
She separated the laundry into whites and colors before washing.
He separated the puzzle pieces into different piles to make assembly easier.
The scientist separated the mixture into its individual compounds for analysis.
03
se séparer
to end the relationship or live apart from a partner
Intransitive
Example
After years of struggling, they decided to separate and pursue different paths.
The couple mutually agreed to separate, realizing they had grown apart over time.
She initiated the conversation to separate, citing irreconcilable differences.
04
séparer, distinguer
to cause things to become distinct or detached from each other
Transitive: to separate two parts or sections
Example
The fence separated the neighboring properties, delineating clear boundaries between them.
The mountain range separated the two valleys, each with its own unique ecosystem and wildlife.
The aisle separated the rows of seats in the auditorium, providing clear pathways for attendees to access their seats.
05
séparer
to cause things or people to move apart from each other or to break up their connection
Transitive: to separate sb/sth
Example
The counselor separated the feuding coworkers, mediating their conflict to find a resolution.
He separated the fighting dogs, pulling them apart to prevent further injury.
She separated the tangled strands of yarn, carefully untwisting them to unravel the knot.
06
distinguer, séparer
to perceive or recognize a distinction or difference between things or individuals
Ditransitive: to separate an aspect from another
Example
It 's sometimes difficult to separate fact from fiction in the realm of conspiracy theories.
She could never separate her emotions from her decision-making process, often leading to impulsive choices.
He struggled to separate his personal biases from his professional judgment when evaluating the candidates.
07
séparer, diviser
to divide or arrange into distinct categories or groups
Transitive: to separate sth
Example
The archaeologist carefully separated the artifacts found at the site.
The accountant spent hours separating the receipts and invoices, organizing them by date and expense type.
The fashion designer needed to separate the fabrics by color and texture.
08
séparer, diverger
to move or diverge in different directions
Intransitive
Example
As they reached the crossroads, the paths separated, each leading to a different destination.
The flock of birds began to separate, dispersing into smaller groups as they migrated south for the winter.
The search party separated into smaller teams to cover more ground in the dense forest.
09
se séparer, diviser
to undergo division or disconnection, resulting in distinct or individual parts moving apart from each other
Intransitive
Example
Over time, the continents began to separate, drifting apart due to the movement of tectonic plates.
With the heat of the sun, the ice on the pond started to separate, forming cracks across its surface.
With each passing day, the layers of sediment in the rock formation started to separate.
10
discriminer, séparer
to discriminate between or set apart based on certain criteria such as race, ethnicity, religion, or social class
Transitive: to separate sb
Example
During the apartheid era in South Africa, the government separated people based on their racial identities.
The practice of redlining in housing markets historically separated neighborhoods by race.
In some societies, caste systems separate people into rigid social hierarchies, restricting interactions and opportunities based on birth.
separate
01
relativement, comparativement
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
Separate
01
vêtement séparé, pièce séparée
a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments
02
séparé, article séparé
a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication
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