What does divers in French mean?

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

The word divers in French means varied, diverse, various, numerous, diverse, different, various, diverse, in various ways, of various background, with various origins, from various origins, from various backgrounds, many and varied, miscellaneous news item, minor news item, miscellaneous expenses. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word divers

varied, diverse

adjectif (varié)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
La cuisine française est très diverse.
French cuisine is very varied.

various, numerous, diverse

adjectif (plusieurs)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Je l'avais pourtant avertie en diverses occasions.
Yet I had warned her on various occasions.

different, various, diverse

adjectif (différents)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Connaissez-vous les divers noms de cet animal ?
Do you know the different names of this animal?

in various ways

locution adverbiale (diversement)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Ses blagues sont toujours à prendre à des degrés divers.

of various background, with various origins, from various origins, from various backgrounds

locution adverbiale (aux origines différentes)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

many and varied

locution adjectivale (emphase pour divers)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

miscellaneous news item, minor news item

nom masculin (petit fait d'actualité)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les journalistes commencent par rédiger les faits divers.
Journalists start out reporting on miscellaneous news items.

miscellaneous expenses

nom masculin pluriel (dépenses variées)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Les frais divers ne devraient pas dépasser 10 % des dépenses.

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