Différerez

Différerez is the second-person plural form of the French verb différer in the futur simple, corresponding to “you will differ” or “you will defer” depending on context. The verb has two principal senses in modern French: to postpone or delay something, and to differ or be unlike something else. The intended meaning is determined by the construction that follows: différer is used with de to express difference (différer de) and without de to express postponement (différer une décision, différer la date).

Etymology and form: différer comes from Old French differer, itself from Latin differre, with the sense evolution from “to carry apart” to “to delay” and “to differ.” The futur simple is formed by adding the standard endings to the infinitive stem, yielding vous différerez.

Usage notes: In formal or written French, différer is commonly used for postponement or scheduling, as in vous différerez la réunion ou vous différerez une décision à une date ultérieure. When expressing a difference, the phrase différer de is used, as in les résultats différeront de ceux attendus (the results will differ from what was expected). The pronunciation places the accent on the stem’s e, and the spelling includes an accented é in the future form.

Examples:

- Vous différerez la réunion à lundi prochain.

- Les résultats différeront de ceux attendus.

See also: French verb conjugation, -er verbs, différer (different senses and related expressions).