Séparé (en. Separated)

/se.pa.re/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is distant or distinct from another.
The two groups were separated by a river.
Les deux groupes étaient séparés par une rivière.
Refers to something that is set apart, isolated.
He has a separate room to work in.
Il a une salle séparée pour travailler.
Refers to a thing that is not united with another.
The separate colors of the paint create a beautiful effect.
Les couleurs séparées de la peinture créent un bel effet.

Etymology

From the verb 'to separate', which comes from Latin 'separare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be separated
To be distant from someone or something.
être séparé
to separate amicably
To end a relationship or association amicably.
se séparer en bon terme
de facto separated
Refers to a separation that is not official but recognized.
séparé de fait

Related Words

to separate
The action of dividing or setting apart.
séparer
separation
The act of separating.
séparation
isolated
Who is distant from others.
isolé

Slang Meanings

To be apart from others.
He is a bit separated from the group; he prefers to be alone.
Il est un peu séparé du groupe, il préfère rester seul.
Not wanting to fully commit.
She prefers to remain separated; no serious relationship for her.
Elle préfère rester séparée, pas de relation sérieuse pour elle.