Indifférent (en. Indifferent)
/ɛ̃.di.fe.ʁɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Who shows no interest or feeling.
He remains indifferent to criticism.
Il reste indifférent aux critiques.
Who is unimportant or of no value.
This question is indifferent to our debate.
Cette question est indifférente à notre débat.
Who is not engaged in one way or another.
She appeared indifferent to the fate of others.
Elle s'est montrée indifférente au sort des autres.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'indifferens', meaning 'which makes no distinction'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be indifferent
Not to care about something.
être indifférent
indifferent to
Not showing interest in.
indifférent à
indifference is a choice
Choosing not to get involved in a situation.
l'indifférence est un choix
Related Words
indifference
Lack of interest or emotion.
indifférence
indifferentism
Attitude of non-involvement in social or political affairs.
indifférentisme
indifferentism
Doctrine that makes no distinction between religions.
indifferentisme
Slang Meanings
To mock something.
He is totally indifferent, he doesn't care about anything.
Il est totalement indifférent, il se fiche de tout.
To be on the sidelines of the situation.
She stays in her corner, indifferent to the debates.
Elle reste dans son coin, indifférente aux débats.