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discriminating

UK
/dɪsˈkrɪmɪneɪtɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈkrɪməˌneɪtɪŋ/

Translations

discriminatingadjective
more discriminating
Comp.
most discriminating
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈkrɪmɪneɪtɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈkrɪməˌneɪtɪŋ/
exigeantSe dit d’une personne ou d’un goût capables de juger finement; plus naturel que le calque « discriminant » dans ce sens.
She is a discriminating wine enthusiast who can identify the finest vintages.
C’est une amatrice de vin exigeante qui peut identifier les meilleurs millésimes.
discernantSens soutenu ou spécialisé : capable de faire des distinctions fines.
The discriminating eye of the art critic caught the subtle differences between the original and the replica.
L’œil discernant du critique d’art a repéré les subtiles différences entre l’original et la copie.
Additional translations
aviséSelon le contexte, pour une personne de jugement sûr et raffiné.
Synonyms
critical
insightful
perceptive
selective
judicious
discerning
sophisticated
Antonyms
indiscriminate
discriminatingnoun
UK
/dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪtɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈskrɪməˌneɪtɪŋ/
Gerundial noun: the act or process of discriminating
discriminationTerme général pour l’acte ou la pratique consistant à traiter différemment, souvent de façon illégale ou injuste.
Discriminating against employees because of their age is illegal.
La discrimination à l’égard des employés en raison de leur âge est illégale.
discriminateverb

discriminating

Gerund

discriminated
Past Simple
discriminated
Past Participle
discriminating
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈkrɪmɪneɪt/
US
/dɪsˈkrɪməˌneɪt/
distinguerpercevoir ou reconnaître des différences
The software can discriminate between different types of data.
Le logiciel peut distinguer différents types de données.
discrimineremployer dans le sens d’« exercer une discrimination » ; plus fréquent en contexte social ou juridique
It is illegal to discriminate against someone based on their race or gender.
Il est illégal de discriminer quelqu’un en raison de sa race ou de son genre.
Synonyms
differentiate
recognize
identify
separate
discern
distinguish

Definitions

discriminatingadjective
Having or showing refined taste or good judgment.
She is a discriminating wine enthusiast who can identify the finest vintages.
Able to recognize or draw fine distinctions.
The discriminating eye of the art critic caught the subtle differences between the original and the replica.
discriminatingnoun
The act or practice of making distinctions or treating people differently; discrimination.
Discriminating against employees because of their age is illegal.
discriminateverb
To recognize or perceive differences; to distinguish.
The software can discriminate between different types of data.
To make a distinction in favor of or against a person or thing based on the group, class, or category to which they belong rather than on individual merit.
It is illegal to discriminate against someone based on their race or gender.
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