être différents

/ɛtʁ difeʁɑ̃/

to be different

Ces deux tableaux sont très différents.

These two paintings are very different.

neutral

To have characteristics that are not the same; to differ.

Les opinions de ces deux experts sont très différents.

The opinions of these two experts are very different.

The adjective "différents" agrees in gender and number with the subject.

Collocations

to be different from

to distinguish oneself from

Match the gender and number of "différents" with the subject: "Il est différent", "Elle est différente", "Ils sont différents".

When using "être différents", always ensure the adjective agrees with the subject in gender and number.

From Latin "esse" (to be) + "differentem" (different).

Use "différents" in the plural when referring to multiple items; singular form is "différent".

être

to be

root

différents

different

adjective

Dictionnaire Français-Anglais