English-French translations for make a difference

• faire la différence
  LIFR + se met en place pour faire la différence. LIFE + sets out to make a difference.
  L'Union européenne peut cependant faire la différence. However, the EU can make a difference.
  Cette fois, nous devons faire la différence. This time we have to make a difference.

Definition of make a difference

• To carry out an action, the result of which is a significant change, or an altered circumstance
• To be of importance; to matter

Examples

• I was hoping that, by volunteering at this refuge, I could make a difference, however small.
• I dont think it makes a difference whether you come tonight or not.

Related words

• make a mountain out of a molehill
• make a silk purse of a sow's ear
• make a better door than a window
• a good beginning makes a good ending
• make a move; dislocate; evacuate
• make a record
• make a living
• make a fool of oneself
• make a spectacle of oneself