What does différencier in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word différencier in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use différencier in French.

The word différencier in French means differentiate, distinguish, be differentiated, be distinguished, calculate the derivative. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word différencier

differentiate, distinguish

verbe transitif (distinguer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Les poumons différencient les mammifères des poissons.
The possession of lungs differentiates mammals from fish.

be differentiated, be distinguished

verbe transitif (se distinguer)

Les Hommes se distinguent des animaux par la parole.
Humans are distinguished from animals by the ability to speak.

calculate the derivative

verbe transitif (calculer la dérivée) (Mathematics)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Le mathématicien différentie la fonction.

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