L'indépendance (en. Independence)

/lɛ̃.de.pɑ̃.dɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

State of an entity that has the capacity to act without external influence.

The country gained its independence in 1960.

Le pays a obtenu son indépendance en 1960.

Freedom to act or think without constraint.

She aspires to independence in her personal choices.

Elle aspire à l'indépendance dans ses choix personnels.

Autonomy in financial decisions.

Financial independence is a goal for many young adults.

L'indépendance financière est un objectif pour de nombreux jeunes adultes.

From the Latin 'independentia', derived from 'independens', which means 'not dependent'.

Gain of independence

Acquisition of independence.

gain d'indépendance

Fight for independence

Struggle aimed at obtaining independence.

lutte pour l'indépendance

Declaration of independence

Document affirming a nation’s independence.

déclaration d'indépendance

Independent

One who does not depend on anyone.

indépendant

Independently

Without taking something into account.

indépendamment

Dependence

State of that which depends on something else.

dépendance

To be free of any obligation.

Relieving stress is my way to achieve independence.

Soulager le stress, c'est ma façon d'atteindre l'indépendance.

To have no constraints.

After leaving the family home, I finally tasted independence.

Après avoir quitté le domicile familial, j’ai enfin goûté à l’indépendance.