D'elle-même (en. Of herself)

dɛl mɛm

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Indicates that something is done or has happened by herself.

She succeeded by herself without anyone's help.

Elle a réussi d'elle-même sans l'aide de personne.

To highlight a quality or act performed independently.

This is a project that she designed by herself.

C'est un projet qu'elle a conçu d'elle-même.

Used to reinforce that a person is acting alone.

She made her decision by herself, without outside pressure.

Elle a pris sa décision d'elle-même, sans pression extérieure.

Combination of 'de' and 'elle-même', emphasizing individuality.

She did it by herself.

She accomplished this without help.

Elle l'a fait d'elle-même

To herself.

Personally, she makes autonomous decisions.

À elle-même

Reflection on herself.

To show self-evaluation or introspection.

Réflexion d'elle-même

same

Indicates a similarity or independence.

même

independent

Refers to the absence of dependence.

indépendant

autonomous

Refers to a person capable of acting by herself.

autonome

To manage on one's own.

She managed to handle everything by herself, without asking for help.

Elle a réussi à tout gérer d'elle-même, sans demander de l'aide.

To be independent.

He knows how to live by himself, without depending on others.

Il sait vivre d'elle-même, sans dépendre des autres.