Individuelle (en. Individual)

/ɛ̃.di.vi.dɥɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Pertaining to a single person; specific to an individual.
Each student must follow an individual path.
Chaque élève doit suivre un parcours individuel.
Refers to an approval that is specific to an individual.
She decided to adopt an individual learning method.
Elle a décidé d'adopter une méthode d'apprentissage individuelle.
Relating to a decision specific to an individual in a group.
His choice is individual and should not be influenced.
Son choix est individuel et ne doit pas être influencé.

Etymology

From the Latin 'individuum', meaning 'indivisible, considered as a whole'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

individual approach
Method or treatment tailored to each person.
approche individuelle
individual right
Right that belongs to each person as an individual.
droit individuel
individual responsibility
Duties or obligations that an individual must face.
responsabilité individuelle

Related Words

individual
A person considered in their uniqueness.
individu
individualism
Doctrine that advocates the primacy of the individual over the collective.
individualisme
individuation
Process by which an individual distinguishes themselves from others.
individuation

Slang Meanings

To have one's own style or way of doing things.
She really has an individual flow.
Elle a vraiment un flow individuelle.
To feel special or unique.
He promises to always be individual in his choices.
Il se promet d'être toujours individuelle dans ses choix.