French · Emotions & Descriptions
"Different" in French: différent(e)
différent(e)
Different in French is différent (masculine) or différente (feminine). C'est différent means that's different. Use de: différent de toi.
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How to pronounce différent(e)
Say it
dee-fay-RAHN
/di.fe.ʁɑ̃/
Différent: dee-fay-RAHN. Feminine différente: dee-fay-RAHNT. Accent on é.
"Different" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| différent / différente | different Adjective; agree. | Adjective; agree. |
| c'est différent | that's different Quick contrast. | Quick contrast. |
| différent de… | different from… Comparison. | Comparison. |
| une autre… | another… Sometimes clearer than différent. | Sometimes clearer than différent. |
How to use différent(e) in real life
- 1Taste test
Ce fromage est différent du premier.
This cheese is different from the first one.
Différent de.
- 2Outfit swap
Elle porte une robe différente ce soir.
She's wearing a different dress tonight.
Différente.
- 3Opinion
Mon avis est différent, mais OK.
My view is different, but OK.
Est différent.
Mistakes English speakers make with différent(e)
Incorrect: Différent que toi.
Correct: Différent de toi.
Use de, not que, after différent.
Incorrect: Une idée différent.
Correct: Une idée différente.
Feminine agreement: différente.
Good to know
French speakers also say autre chose for a softer different. Différent de is the clean comparison pattern for exams and careful speech.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a second apartment
ChatPal
Ce studio est différent du premier, non ?
This studio is different from the first one, right?
You
Oui, la lumière est différente.
Yes, the light is different.
ChatPal
Le loyer est différent aussi, un peu plus haut.
The rent is different too—a bit higher.
You
On note et on compare ce soir.
We'll note it and compare tonight.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Different" in French
How do you say different in French?
Différent (m) / différente (f).
Different from: de or que?
Différent de…
How do you say that's different?
C'est différent.
How do you pronounce différent?
dee-fay-RAHN.
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