diviser
French → English
(physical) Separate: to split or break something into several distinct parts; split
Le boulanger doit diviser la pâte en dix parts égales pour les pains.
(English) The baker must divide the dough into ten equal parts for the loaves.
Nous allons diviser le terrain en trois lots pour la vente.
(English) We are going to divide the land into three lots for the sale.
(social) Disunite: to cause discord or disagreement among people; polarize
Ce débat politique risque de diviser l'opinion publique en deux camps.
(English) This political debate risks dividing public opinion into two camps.
Sa décision injuste a fini par diviser les membres de la famille.
(English) His unfair decision ended up dividing the family members.
Entry ID: fr:en:diviser · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary