Séparée (en. Separated)

/se.pa.ʁe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is set apart, isolated from others.
The two groups were separated by a considerable distance.
Les deux groupes étaient séparés par une distance considérable.
In law, refers to an individual who no longer lives with their spouse.
She is legally separated from her husband.
Elle est légalement séparée de son mari.
Designates elements that are not connected to each other.
The different sections of the document are separated by titles.
Les différentes sections du document sont séparées par des titres.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'to separate', from the Latin 'separare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tighten ranks
Gathering the members of a group after a separation.
serrer les rangs
to separate from old habits
Change of behavior or established routine.
se séparer des anciennes habitudes
to separate men from boys
Distinguishing mature individuals from immature ones.
séparer les hommes des garçons

Related Words

separation
Action of separating.
séparation
separative
Who separates.
séparatif

Slang Meanings

Being out of social life.
He is often separated and rarely goes out.
Il est souvent séparé et ne sort que rarement.
In the process of divorce.
She is separated and awaiting the finalization of the divorce.
Elle est séparée et attend la finalisation du divorce.