derive

tirer, obtenir

Obtenir quelque chose d’une source, par exemple du plaisir, des connaissances ou une matière utile.

En anglais simple : To get something, such as pleasure, knowledge, or a useful material, from a source.

• We derive energy from food.
• He derived little comfort from their advice.
• What benefits can students derive from this activity?

Comment l'utiliser : derive something from something (She derives great pleasure from gardening.)

Synonymes : get, obtain, gain

Expressions courantes : derive pleasure, derive from something, derive a benefit, derive income

dériver, provenir

Avoir son origine dans une source précise ou se développer à partir de quelque chose d’antérieur.

En anglais simple : To come from a particular source or develop from something earlier.

• This word derives from Latin.
• Her confidence derives from years of practice.
• Many local traditions derive from farming customs.

Comment l'utiliser : derive from something (The name derives from an old word for river.)

Synonymes : come from, originate, stem

Expressions courantes : derive from something, derive from latin