Individus (en. Individuals)

/ɛ̃.di.vi.dy/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Human being, person.

The individuals present at the meeting were very engaged.

Les individus présents à la réunion étaient très engagés.

Each of the members of a group.

The individuals in this study were selected at random.

Les individus de cette étude ont été sélectionnés au hasard.

Being distinct and separate.

Each individual has their own characteristics.

Chaque individu a ses propres caractéristiques.

From the Latin 'individuus', meaning 'indivisible'.

special individual

a person who stands out for their behaviors or opinions.

individu à part

isolated individuals

people who live alone or who are separated from others.

individus isolés

versatile individual

a person capable of adapting to different situations.

individu polyvalent

individuation

Process by which an individual distinguishes themselves from others.

individuation

individualism

Doctrine that values the individual in relation to the group.

individualisme

individual

Pertaining to a particular individual.

individuel

Term used pejoratively to refer to an unremarkable person.

This guy is just an individual among many others.

Ce type est juste un individu parmi tant d'autres.

Expression to designate someone who acts selfishly.

Look at that individual, he only thinks of himself.

Regarde cet individu, il ne pense qu'à lui.