English–French
“distinction” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/distɛ̃go/
Example
Ne fais pas de distinguo, traite-les de la même façon.
Don't make distinctions; treat them the same way.
How to say “distinction” in French
“Distinction” in French is distinguo.
A fine dividing line that keeps two nearly similar cases from being treated alike.
Example sentences with distinguo
Il faut faire un distinguo entre faits et opinions.
A distinction must be made between facts and opinions.
Tips for using distinguo
- The usual phrase is "faire un distinguo", which marks a fine distinction and has a relatively formal register.
Other French words for “distinction”
Il faut faire une distinction entre le travail et la vie privée.
A distinction must be made between work and private life.
La différenciation entre les deux options est claire.
The distinction between the two options is clear.