French Word · Intermediate
départager
to shift the balance between two parties of, or break the tie between, decide between
Pronunciation: /de.paʁ.ta.ʒe/
Meaning
to shift the balance between two parties of, or break the tie between, decide between
Example
Le maire, par son vote, a départagé le conseil municipal.
The mayor, with his vote, broke the tie between the council members.
Practice tips
- Practice départager out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.