French Conversation · Level 153
30 words
French word
divisionnaire
Pronunciation
IPA/divizjonɛʁ/
Meaning
- adjectivedivisional
Example
Le système divisionnaire facilite le classement des documents.
The divisional system makes it easier to classify documents.
More examples
Elle a adopté une méthode divisionnaire pour ranger ses vêtements.
She adopted a sorting method to organize her clothes.
Core concept
Rows of labeled compartments separating material by category.
Similar words
trié: Sorted by type or according to a specified standard.
classé: Classified into distinct groups using a set standard.
organisé: Neatly arranged for convenient handling or use.
rangé: Neatly stored in their assigned places.
Definition in French
Qui sert à diviser ou à organiser des éléments en catégories pour le classement.
Word origin
The adjective divisionnaire is formed from French division with the adjectival suffix -naire; division comes from Latin divisio, from dividere.
Usage tips
- Divisionnaire belongs mainly to formal or administrative French, while everyday speech often uses expressions with trier or classer.