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différemment

differently

adverb dee-feh-rah-MAHN Rare
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Usage Note

Différemment is formed from the adjective différent with the adverbial suffix -ment — note the double 'm' spelling. It is used to contrast two ways of doing something: il faut penser différemment (you need to think differently). The spelling can trip up learners who expect différentement by analogy with the adjective.

Examples

"Chaque enfant apprend différemment."

Natural Translation

Every child learns differently.

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