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    Indépendant (en. Independent)

    [ɛ̃.de.pɑ̃.dɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who enjoys their freedom, not subject to an authority.
    She has been financially independent for several years.
    Elle est financièrement indépendante depuis plusieurs années.
    Who is not influenced by another person or thing.
    He has independent ideas about politics.
    Il a des idées indépendantes sur la politique.
    Who has characteristics unique to themselves, not depending on another.
    He is an independent artist who refuses to sign with a major record label.
    C'est un artiste indépendant qui refuse de signer avec une grande maison de disque.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'independens', meaning 'not depending'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be independent
    To have the ability to live without external help.
    être indépendant
    independent-minded
    To have a way of thinking that does not follow the majority.
    indépendant d'esprit
    to become independent
    To reach a state of autonomy.
    devenir indépendant

    Related Words

    independence
    State of a person, country, or society that does not depend on others.
    indépendance
    autonomy
    Ability of a person or organization to manage themselves without external dependence.
    autonomie
    freedom
    State of a person who is not subject to an authority or constraint.
    liberté

    Slang Meanings

    A bit different
    He is a bit different, a true independent from society.
    Il est un peu à part, un vrai indépendant de la société.
    Solo
    This guy is solo; he prefers to be independent.
    Ce type est solo, il préfère être indépendant.