Séparées (en. Separated)

/se.pa.ʁe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is distant or divided in relation to something else.
The rooms are separated by a hallway.
Les pièces sont séparées par un couloir.
Who has been set aside or removed.
They lived separated lives for many years.
Ils ont vécu des vies séparées pendant de nombreuses années.
Who is no longer together or united.
Despite their marriage, they have been separated for a long time.
Malgré leur mariage, ils sont séparés depuis longtemps.

Etymology

From the verb 'to separate', deriving from the Latin 'separare', meaning 'to set apart'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

separated by work
means that people cannot be together due to their professional obligations.
séparées par le travail
separated lives
indicates that each person leads their own life without frequent contact.
vies séparées
separated forever
is used to describe relationships that are permanently broken.
séparées à jamais

Related Words

separation
Action of separating or state of being separated.
séparation
separatism
Trend or movement seeking to achieve separation, often political.
séparatisme
separator
Object or person that serves to separate.
séparateur

Slang Meanings

To go into solo mode
After their breakup, he decided to go into solo mode and enjoy life.
Après leur rupture, il a décidé de se mettre en mode solo et de profiter de la vie.
To be on different paths
After so many arguments, they are finally on different paths.
Après tant de disputes, ils sont finalement sur des chemins différents.