English–French
“difference” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/ekaʁ/
Example
Il y a un écart de dix euros entre les deux prix.
There is a ten-euro difference between the two prices.
How to say “difference” in French
“Difference” in French is écart.
A measurable gap between two reference points, whether the points are places, moments, amounts, or viewpoints.
Example sentences with écart
Il faut combler l'écart entre théorie et pratique.
It is necessary to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
Tips for using écart
- Écart is masculine, so the usual form is un écart, not une écart.
Other French words for “difference”
Il y a un décalage entre nos horaires.
There is a difference between our schedules.
Il y a une différence entre ces deux prix.
There is a difference between these two prices.
Il y a une divergence entre nos avis.
There is a difference of opinion between us.