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  4. être différents sur

être différents sur

/ɛtʁ dɛ.fɛ.ʁɑ̃ syʁ/
to differ on

Nous sommes différents sur ce point.

We differ on this point.


general

To have differing opinions, views, or perspectives on a particular subject or matter.

Ils sont différents sur la manière de résoudre ce problème.

They differ on how to solve this problem.

This phrase is commonly used to express disagreement or divergence of opinion on a specific topic.

Collocations

être différents d'avisto have different opinionsêtre en désaccord surto disagree on

Synonyms

être en désaccord suravoir des opinions différentes surne pas être d'accord sur

Antonyms

être d'accord surpartager la même opinion sur

Related Phrases

être en désaccordphrase
to disagree
avoir des opinions différentesphrase
to have different opinions

Pro Tip

Usage Tip

Use 'être différents sur' when you want to emphasize the specific area of disagreement, not just the general disagreement.

Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'être' (to be) and the adjective 'différents' (different), followed by the preposition 'sur' (on).

Usage Notes

This phrase is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts to indicate a divergence of views.

Word Breakdown

être
to be
verb
+
différents
different
adjective
+
sur
on
preposition
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