départager

(transitive) to shift the balance between two parties of, or break the tie between, decide between

dé-par-ta-ger

de.paʁ.ta.ʒe

Verb

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Les deux équipes n’ont pas pu se départager. Score final : 28 à 28.

The two teams came to a stalemate. Final score: 28-28.

Il n’y a jamais lieu, en matière criminelle, à départager les juges, l’avis le plus doux étant toujours celui qui prévaut.

There is never reason, in criminal matters, to decide between (the rulings of) the judges, the softest opinion always being the one that prevails.