Séparément (en. Separately)

/se.pa.ʁe.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adverb

In a manner that indicates separation.

They decided to live separately.

Ils ont décidé de vivre séparément.

Distinctly from something else.

The accounts must be handled separately.

Les comptes doivent être traités séparément.

Indicating that something is done independently.

I will address this issue separately.

Je vais aborder ce problème séparément.

From Latin 'separatim', meaning 'apart'.

separately but together

Things that are distinct but share a connection.

séparément mais ensemble

live separately

Living in different places.

vivre séparément

think separately

Thinking about a problem without outside influence.

réfléchir séparément

separation

The action of separating or the state of being separated.

séparation

independence

The state of an individual or group that is not under the authority of another.

indépendance

distinct

That there are two or more different things.

distinct

Feeling lonely after a separation

After the breakup, he felt really separate.

Après la rupture, il se sentait vraiment séparément.

Avoiding a person or a situation

I prefer to ignore them and move on separately.

Je préfère les ignorer et avancer séparément.