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derive

/dəˈɹaɪv/

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verb

tirer, dériver

To obtain or receive (something) from something else.

Examples :

"The students derived their knowledge about the Roman Empire from the textbook. "

Les étudiants ont tiré leurs connaissances sur l'Empire romain du manuel.

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verb

Déduire

To deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning.

Examples :

"From the clues in the text, we can derive the conclusion that the author is worried about the upcoming exam. "

À partir des indices dans le texte, nous pouvons déduire que l'auteur est inquiet pour l'examen à venir.

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verb

Trouver l'origine de (un mot ou une expression)

To find the derivation of (a word or phrase).

Examples :

"The student derived the etymology of the word "optimistic" from a dictionary. "

L'étudiant a trouvé l'origine du mot « optimiste » dans un dictionnaire.

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verb

Dériver, obtenir

To create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction.

Examples :

"Scientists derived a new type of fertilizer from seaweed. "

Les scientifiques ont obtenu un nouveau type d'engrais à partir d'algues.

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verb

Dériver, provenir

To originate or stem (from).

Examples :

"The children's enthusiasm for learning derives from their supportive parents. "

L'enthousiasme des enfants pour l'apprentissage provient de leurs parents qui les soutiennent.

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verb

Dériver, détourner

To turn the course of (water, etc.); to divert and distribute into subordinate channels.

Examples :

"The irrigation system derives the river's water into smaller canals to water the crops. "

Le système d'irrigation dérive l'eau de la rivière dans des canaux plus petits pour irriguer les cultures.

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