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discerning

/dɪsˈɜːnɪŋ/

/dɪsˈɜrnɪŋ/

Translations

discerningadjective

more discerning

Comp.

most discerning

Super.

/dɪsˈɜːnɪŋ/

/dɪsˈɜrnɪŋ/

perspicaceQui a du discernement, un bon sens de l’observation et du jugement.

She is a discerning art collector who can spot a masterpiece from a mile away.

C’est une collectionneuse d’art perspicace, capable de repérer un chef-d’œuvre à des kilomètres.

Additional translations

aviséS’emploie pour une personne capable de juger avec finesse la valeur ou la qualité de quelque chose.

Synonyms

Antonyms

discerninggerund / present participle

Present-participle form of the verb ‘discern’ used attributively.

qui discerneTour adjectival peu courant en français ; rendu le plus naturel par une relative.

Discerning buyers are quick to spot quality craftsmanship.

Les acheteurs qui discernent vite repèrent rapidement un travail de qualité.

Synonyms

discerningnoun

discernings

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Rarely used gerundial noun meaning ‘the act of discerning’.

discernementTerme abstrait, plutôt soutenu.

The discerning of subtle changes in tone is essential for a good musician.

Le discernement des changements subtils de ton est essentiel chez un bon musicien.

Synonyms

discernverb

discerning

Gerund

discerned

Past Simple

discerned

Past Participle

discerning

Gerund

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.

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.

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.

Additional translations

décelerpour mettre au jour quelque chose de discret, caché ou peu net

détectersurtout dans un contexte de repérage sensoriel ou technique

Synonyms

Definitions

discerningadjective

Having or showing good judgment or insight; able to distinguish or recognize the quality or value of something.

She is a discerning art collector who can spot a masterpiece from a mile away.

discerninggerund / present participle

Being in the process of discerning; present-participle of discern used adjectivally.

Discerning buyers are quick to spot quality craftsmanship.

discerningnoun

The act or process of perceiving or recognizing differences; discernment.

The discerning of subtle changes in tone is essential for a good musician.

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.