discern

Übersetzungen

discernverb
discerned
Präteritum
discerned
Partizip Perfekt
discerning
Gerundium
percevoirpar les sens, notamment lorsque la perception est faible
The dog could discern the scent of its owner from a distance.
Le chien pouvait percevoir l'odeur de son maître à distance.
distinguerquand il faut faire la différence entre des éléments proches
He was able to discern the subtle differences between the two paintings.
Il a pu distinguer les différences subtiles entre les deux tableaux.
discernerregistre soutenu; perception difficile ou incertaine
She could barely discern the figure in the fog.
Elle pouvait à peine discerner la silhouette dans le brouillard.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
décelerpour mettre au jour quelque chose de discret, caché ou peu net
détectersurtout dans un contexte de repérage sensoriel ou technique

Definitionen

discernverb
To perceive or recognize something, often with difficulty or effort.
She could barely discern the figure in the fog.
To distinguish or differentiate between two or more things.
He was able to discern the subtle differences between the two paintings.
To detect or identify something, especially with the senses.
The dog could discern the scent of its owner from a distance.