French Conversation · Level 43
75 words
French word
diviser
Pronunciation
IPA/divize/
Meaning
- verbdivide
Example
On peut diviser la tarte en parts égales.
We can divide the pie into equal pieces.
More examples
Nous allons diviser la facture.
We are going to split the bill.
Core concept
A whole separated into distinct parts, either by cutting it or by marking clear boundaries.
Common phrases
diviser en parts
divide into parts
diviser la facture
split the bill
diviser le travail
divide the work
Similar words
partager: To share an item or food so several people each receive some.
couper: To cut something into two or more pieces using a blade or force.
séparer: To detach connected things so they become separate.
répartir: To allocate things, time, or work among several parts or people.
Definition in French
Couper ou répartir un tout en parties distinctes.
Word origin
French diviser comes through Old French from Latin dividere, meaning "to separate" or "to distribute."
Usage tips
- The usual construction is diviser quelque chose en parts or en plusieurs groupes, with en introducing the resulting parts.