San (en. San)
/sã/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Expression designating absence.
He left without saying goodbye.
Il est parti sans dire au revoir.
Preposition used to indicate deprivation.
She arrived without her brother.
Elle est arrivée san son frère.
Etymology
Origin of the word san, derived from Old French.
Common Phrases and Expressions
without any doubt
With certainty.
sans aucun doute
without stopping
In a continuous manner.
sans cesse
without worry
Without concern.
san souci
Related Words
absence
State of being absent.
absence
deprivation
Action of depriving of something.
privation
Slang Meanings
Without worry
Yes, I do that without worry!
Oui, je fais ça san souci!
No joke
No joke, I forgot!
San blague, j'ai oublié!