This is the 2851st most frequent French word.
diviser
To divide or split.
'Diviser' is used in the context of splitting or sharing an item into smaller portions for distribution.
Nous allons diviser la tarte entre tous les invités.
We will divide the pie among all the guests.
'Diviser' is used metaphorically to indicate a separation or disagreement in opinions or perspectives.
Le débat a divisé les opinions des participants.
The debate has divided the participants' opinions.
'Diviser' is employed in the mathematical context of performing division on numbers.