independent

UK
/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
US
/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/

Translations

independentnoun
independents
pl
UK
/ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
US
/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
indépendantPersonne sans appartenance à un parti politique.
She ran for office as an independent, not aligning with any major political party.
Elle s’est présentée comme indépendante, sans s’aligner sur un grand parti politique.
indépendantPersonne qui agit selon son propre jugement et ses propres ressources.
As an independent, he preferred to make decisions without seeking advice from others.
En tant qu’indépendant, il préférait prendre ses décisions sans demander conseil aux autres.
indépendantEntreprise ou commerce non rattaché à un grand groupe.
The local bookstore is an independent, not affiliated with any national chain.
La librairie locale est un indépendant, non affilié à une chaîne nationale.
Synonyms
free agent
unaffiliated (person)
lone wolf
independent candidate
self-reliant person
independentadjective
more independent
Comp.
most independent
Super.
UK
/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
US
/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
She is an independent thinker who always questions the status quo.
C’est une penseuse indépendante qui remet toujours en question le statu quo.
indépendantAutonome, libre de toute autorité extérieure.
The country became independent after years of colonial rule.
Le pays est devenu indépendant après des années de domination coloniale.
indépendantQui ne dépend pas d’autrui pour vivre ou subvenir à ses besoins.
He is financially independent and doesn't need to work for anyone else.
Il est financièrement indépendant et n’a pas besoin de travailler pour quelqu’un d’autre.
distinctQui est séparé ou sans lien avec un autre.
The two projects are independent of each other and can be completed separately.
Les deux projets sont distincts l’un de l’autre et peuvent être menés à bien séparément.

Definitions

independentnoun
A person who does not belong to a political party.
She ran for office as an independent, not aligning with any major political party.
A person who relies on their own judgment and resources rather than those of others.
As an independent, he preferred to make decisions without seeking advice from others.
A small business or organization that is not part of a larger company or group.
The local bookstore is an independent, not affiliated with any national chain.
independentadjective
Not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself.
She is an independent thinker who always questions the status quo.
Not subject to another's authority or jurisdiction; autonomous; free.
The country became independent after years of colonial rule.
Not relying on another or others for aid or support.
He is financially independent and doesn't need to work for anyone else.
Not connected or related to another or others; separate.
The two projects are independent of each other and can be completed separately.