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    Absolue (en. Absolute)

    /ab.zɔ.ly/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to something that is not relative, that is unconditional.
    Absolute truth is difficult to define.
    La vérité absolue est difficile à définir.
    Having a definitive character, without nuance.
    The statement was absolute, leaving no room for doubt.
    L'affirmation était absolue, sans place pour le doute.
    Which does not admit any exception.
    He committed to respecting this absolute rule.
    Il s'est engagé à respecter cette règle absolue.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'absolutus', past participle of 'absolvere' meaning 'to free, to resolve'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    absolute truth
    A truth without exception.
    absolue vérité
    absolute power
    Total power, without restriction.
    pouvoir absolu
    absolute confidence
    Total and unconditional confidence.
    confiance absolue

    Related Words

    absolutism
    Political doctrine advocating a centralized and unshared power.
    absolutisme
    absolutist
    Adhering to the doctrine of absolutism.
    absolutiste
    absolute
    The nature of what is absolute.
    absoluté

    Slang Meanings

    Completely certain or without doubt.
    It's absolute, I'm not changing my mind.
    C'est absolu, je ne vais pas changer d'avis.
    Extremely strong or intense.
    This music is absolute, it rocks!
    Cette musique est absolue, elle déchire !