French Word · Intermediate
distinguer
to distinguish
Pronunciation: /dis.tɛ̃.ɡe/
Meaning
to distinguish
Example
Il n'existe pas de critère strictement linguistique permettant de distinguer une langue d'un dialecte.
There is no strictly linguistic criterion capable of distinguishing a language from a dialect.
Practice tips
- Practice distinguer 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.