distinguish
US /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
UK /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
1.
distinguer, différencier
recognize or treat (someone or something) as different
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It's important to distinguish between fact and opinion.
Il est important de distinguer entre les faits et les opinions.
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He could barely distinguish the figures in the dim light.
Il pouvait à peine distinguer les figures dans la faible lumière.
2.
discerner, percevoir
manage to discern (something barely perceptible)
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I could just about distinguish a faint outline in the fog.
Je pouvais à peine distinguer une faible silhouette dans le brouillard.
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Her voice was so soft, it was hard to distinguish her words.
Sa voix était si douce qu’il était difficile de distinguer ses mots.
3.
distinguer, rendre célèbre
make (someone or something) famous or well known
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His bravery distinguished him from the rest of the soldiers.
Son courage le distinguait des autres soldats.
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Her exceptional talent distinguishes her in the art world.
Son talent exceptionnel la distingue dans le monde de l’art.