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    Nonchalante (en. Nonchalant)

    /nɔ̃ʃalɑ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Characterized by a relaxed or casual attitude.
    His way of speaking was nonchalant, as if nothing really interested him.
    Sa manière de parler était nonchalante, comme si rien ne l'intéressait vraiment.
    Which expresses a certain indifference or lack of concern.
    She approached the situation nonchalantly, without worrying about the consequences.
    Elle aborda la situation de façon nonchalante, sans se soucier des conséquences.
    Demonstrating an absence of stress or tension.
    He was nonchalant, even during exam periods.
    Il était nonchalant, même en période d'examens.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'non calere', meaning 'not to be warm', thus 'indifferent'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do something nonchalantly
    to act in a casual or relaxed manner.
    faire nonchalamment
    nonchalant attitude
    behavior tinged with indifference and nonchalance.
    attitude nonchalante

    Related Words

    nonchalance
    State of being nonchalant; casual attitude.
    nonchalance
    casual
    Which expresses itself with a certain lightness or lack of seriousness.
    désinvolte

    Slang Meanings

    Chill
    He is so chill, he could even be nonchalant!
    Il est tellement tranquille, il pourrait même être nonchalant!
    Cool
    Let's do it cool, let's stay nonchalant!
    Faisons ça à la cool, restons nonchalants!