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discern

Translations

discernverb
discerned
Past Simple
discerned
Past Participle
discerning
Gerund
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.
Additional translations
décelerpour mettre au jour quelque chose de discret, caché ou peu net
détectersurtout dans un contexte de repérage sensoriel ou technique
Synonyms
observe
notice
differentiate
perceive
detect
recognize
distinguish
identify

Definitions

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.
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