Simples (en. Simple)

/sɛ̃.pl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is not complicated.
The solution to the problem is very simple.
La solution au problème est très simple.
Which consists of a single element.
This recipe is simple to make.
Cette recette est simple à réaliser.
Which has no pretension.
She has a simple and modest lifestyle.
Elle a un style de vie simple et modeste.

Etymology

From the Latin 'simplex', meaning 'simple, without layers'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

it's as simple as pie
This means that something is very easy.
c'est simple comme bonjour
everything is simple
This indicates that everything is easy to understand.
tout est simple
simple as pie
Something obvious or easy to do.
simple comme bonjour

Related Words

simplify
Making something simpler.
simplifier
simplification
The act of making something simpler.
simpli­fi­cation
simplicity
The character of what is simple.
simplesse

Slang Meanings

Someone who doesn’t take themselves seriously.
He has a simple sense of humor that everyone likes.
Il a un sens de l'humour simple qui plaît à tout le monde.
Staying relaxed without complicating life.
He prefers to keep things simple, even at work.
Il préfère garder les choses simples, même au travail.