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    Dépend (en. Depends)

    /də.pɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To be subject to the influence of something or someone.
    His success depends on his hard work.
    Sa réussite dépend de son travail acharné.
    To need.
    This decision depends on the experts' opinions.
    Cette décision dépend de l'avis des experts.
    To qualify in relation to.
    The price depends on the quality of the product.
    Le prix dépend de la qualité du produit.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'dependere', meaning 'to be suspended from'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it depends
    Indicates that the decision or response is not absolute and is conditioned by various factors.
    ça dépend
    to depend on someone
    To be under the authority or influence of that person.
    dépendre de quelqu'un
    to depend on a condition
    To be conditioned by a specific factor.
    dépendre d'une condition

    Related Words

    independent
    Who is not subject to another authority.
    indépendant
    dependence
    The state of someone who depends on something or someone.
    dépendance
    dependent
    Who is under the influence of something or someone.
    dépendant

    Slang Meanings

    To be reliant
    He is reliant on his friends for support.
    Il est tributaire de ses amis pour le soutien.
    To be at the mercy
    She is at the mercy of her boss for the promotion.
    Elle est à la merci de son patron pour la promotion.