Sépara (en. Separated)

/se.pa.ʁa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To distinguish or isolate something.
He separated from his old habits.
Il se sépara de ses anciennes habitudes.
To put someone or something at a distance.
They separated after several years together.
Ils se sont séparés après plusieurs années ensemble.
To divide into two or more parts.
The document was separated into clear sections.
Le document a été séparé en sections claires.

Etymology

From the Latin 'separare', meaning 'to set apart'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to separate from someone
To end a relationship with a person.
se séparer de quelqu'un
to separate as friends
To break off a relationship without animosity.
se séparer en amis
to separate by agreement
To end an agreement in a consensual manner.
se séparer sur un accord
to separate for a time
To take time apart without ending the relationship completely.
se séparer pour un temps

Related Words

separation
Action of separating oneself.
séparation
separator
Object or device that separates.
séparateur
separated
Made distinct or at a distance.
séparé

Slang Meanings

To take emotional distance.
I need to distance myself a bit, I'm going to take a separate.
J'ai besoin de m'éloigner un peu, je vais faire un sépara.
To break up without drama.
It was a quiet separation, no shouting.
Ça a été un sépara tranquille, pas de cris.