French word

différemment

Pronunciation

IPA/difeʁamɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbdifferently

Example

Fais-le différemment la prochaine fois.

Do it differently next time.

Illustration for différemment (differently)

More examples

Il faut parfois aborder le problème différemment.

Sometimes you have to approach the problem differently.

Core concept

One familiar action rerouted through a different method.

Common phrases

  • penser différemment

    think differently

  • voir les choses différemment

    see things differently

  • agir différemment

    act differently

Similar words

autrement: By using another method.
d'une autre façon: In another way.
de manière différente: In a different manner.

Definition in French

Marque qu'une action se fait autrement, c'est-à-dire en modifiant la manière d'agir.

Word origin

Différemment is formed from the feminine adjective différente with the adverb ending -ment, while différent ultimately derives from Latin differens, the present participle of differre.

Usage tips

  • As an adverb, différemment modifies a verb, whereas différent is an adjective that agrees with a noun.

Opposites

  • pareillementlikewiseadverb
  • de la même façonin the same wayadverb

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