how to pronounce différence

/di.fe.ʁɑ̃s/

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différence is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of différence in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… ça qui fait la différence il n'est pas …”

meanings of différence

noun:

Difference.

différence frequency in french - A2 level of CEFR

the word différence occurs in french on average 77.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for A2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.