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    Séparent (en. Separate)

    /se.pa.ʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To put at a distance, to dissociate.
    They often separate to find each other better.
    Ils séparent souvent pour mieux se retrouver.
    To cut ties, to disunite.
    After years together, they separated.
    Après des années ensemble, ils se sont séparés.
    To divide or to distance.
    Events finally separated them.
    Les événements les ont finalement séparés.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'separate', derived from Latin 'separare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to separate from someone
    to cease having relations with that person.
    se séparer de quelqu'un
    to separate by choice
    to choose to be at a distance for personal reasons.
    se séparer par choix
    to part on good terms
    to end a relationship without conflict.
    se séparer en bons termes

    Related Words

    separation
    Action of separating, state of being separated.
    séparation
    separated
    Who has been put at a distance from something or someone.
    séparé
    dissociation
    Action of dissociating, of creating distance.
    dissociation

    Slang Meanings

    Cut ties
    He decided to completely separate from his toxic friends.
    Il a décidé de se séparer complètement de ses amis toxiques.
    Break up
    After several arguments, they finally decided to separate.
    Après plusieurs disputes, ils ont finalement décidé de se séparer.