French Word · Advanced
Décalage
Shift / Discrepancy / Time difference
Pronunciation: de.ka.LAʒ
Meaning
A difference, gap, or shift between two things, often referring to time zones or a conceptual discrepancy.
Example
Il y a un décalage entre la théorie et la pratique. Le décalage horaire me fatigue.
There's a discrepancy between theory and practice. The time difference makes me tired.
Common mistakes & tips
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