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divers

various, diverse

adjective dee-VEHR Rare

Also means

miscellaneous

Usage Note

Divers (feminine diverse) means various or several when used before a plural noun: diverses raisons ('various reasons'). Note that the final s of divers is silent. In plural it can also function as a noun in the phrase faits divers, which refers to miscellaneous news items or minor incidents reported in the press.

Examples

"Il a voyagé pour diverses raisons."

Natural Translation

He travelled for various reasons.

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