Simple (en. Simple)

[sɛ̃.pl]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

That is clear, direct.

Keep it simple in your explanations, everyone must understand.

Sois simple dans tes explications, tout le monde doit comprendre.

That is without difficulty, easy.

This task is simple, it will only take a few minutes.

Cette tâche est simple, elle ne prendra que quelques minutes.

That is devoid of sophistication.

He has a simple lifestyle, without frills.

Il a un style de vie simple, sans fioritures.

From the Latin 'simplex', meaning 'unitary, uncomplicated'.

as simple as pie

Easy, obvious.

simple comme bonjour

it's simple

It poses no problem.

c'est simple

so simple

Used to designate something that seems easy but can be complex.

si simple

simplify

To make something simpler.

simplifier

simplicity

State of being simple, without complexity.

simplicité

simplistic

That aims to simplify excessively.

simpliste

Refers to a person who is not very intelligent or naïve.

He thinks he's very smart, but he's really simple.

Il se croit très intelligent, mais il est vraiment simple.

Someone who is not complicated in their choices or desires.

She's so simple, she doesn't want anything extraordinary.

Elle est tellement simple, elle ne veut rien d'extraordinaire.