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différer

to differ, to be different

verb dee-feh-REH Rare

Also means

to defer, to postpone

Usage Note

Différer has two distinct uses: les opinions diffèrent (opinions differ) and différer une décision (to postpone a decision). The first is intransitive; the second is transitive. Do not confuse with the adjective différent; the verb conjugates as a regular -er verb with an accent shift.

Examples

"Nos goûts diffèrent beaucoup sur ce sujet."

Natural Translation

Our tastes differ greatly on this subject.

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