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    Indépendante (en. Independent)

    /ɛ̃.de.pɛ.dɑ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a person who lives autonomously.
    She is an independent woman who runs her own business.
    Elle est une femme indépendante, qui gère sa propre entreprise.
    One that does not depend on another thing or person.
    This research is independent of previous results.
    Cette recherche est indépendante des résultats précédents.
    Refers to a country that has gained its sovereignty.
    The country became independent after decades of colonization.
    Le pays est devenu indépendant après des décennies de colonisation.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'independens', meaning 'not dependent'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to become independent
    To achieve total autonomy.
    devenir indépendant
    financial independence
    The ability to meet one's own needs without external help.
    independance financière
    to think independently
    To formulate one's own ideas without following the general opinion.
    penser de manière indépendante

    Related Words

    dependent
    One that is under the influence or control of something or someone.
    dépendant
    autonomy
    The state of a person or entity that can act independently.
    autonomie
    independence
    The state or condition of a person or country that is independent.
    indépendance

    Slang Meanings

    To be free in one's choices.
    Since she moved, she really feels independent.
    Depuis qu'elle a déménagé, elle se sent vraiment indépendante.
    To live without being influenced by others.
    He has an independent lifestyle; he follows no one.
    Il a un style de vie indépendant, il ne suit personne.