single

UK
/ˈsɪŋɡl/
US
/ˈsɪŋɡəl/

Translations

singleadjective
more single
Comp.
most single
Super.
UK
/ˈsɪŋɡl/
US
/ˈsɪŋɡəl/
She has been single for the past two years.
Elle est célibataire depuis deux ans.
He had a single focus on his career.
Il avait un objectif unique dans sa carrière.
simplePour un billet, un lit ou une chambre.
He bought a single ticket for the concert.
Il a acheté un billet simple pour le concert.
singlenoun
singles
pl
UK
/ˈsɪŋɡl/
US
/ˈsɪŋɡəl/
individuPersonne considérée isolément.
He decided to travel as a single to enjoy some solitude.
Il a décidé de voyager comme individu pour profiter du calme.
simpleBaseball.
The player hit a single to start the inning.
Le joueur a frappé un simple pour lancer la manche.
singleMusique.
The band released a new single ahead of their upcoming album.
Le groupe a sorti un nouveau single avant son prochain album.
He has been a single for most of his adult life.
Il a été célibataire pendant la majeure partie de sa vie adulte.
Additional translations
simpleDans l'expression « aller simple ».
singleverb
singled
Past Simple
singled
Past Participle
singling
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɪŋɡl/
US
/ˈsɪŋɡəl/
désignerDans « single out ».
The teacher decided to single out the student who had shown the most improvement.
Le professeur a décidé de désigner l'élève qui avait montré le plus de progrès.
Additional translations
distinguerDans « single out ».

Definitions

singleadjective
Not married or in a romantic relationship.
She has been single for the past two years.
Consisting of one part, element, or individual; not multiple.
He bought a single ticket for the concert.
Designed for one person to use.
The hotel room had a single bed.
Not divided or shared with others; exclusive.
He had a single focus on his career.
singlenoun
An individual person or thing that is separate from others.
He decided to travel as a single to enjoy some solitude.
A hit in baseball that allows the batter to reach first base.
The player hit a single to start the inning.
A song or track released separately from an album, typically to promote the album.
The band released a new single ahead of their upcoming album.
A one-way ticket for a journey.
She bought a single to London for her business trip.
A person who is not married or in a romantic relationship.
He has been a single for most of his adult life.
singleverb
To choose or select one person or thing from a group for special attention.
The teacher decided to single out the student who had shown the most improvement.
To identify or recognize as distinct from others.
The detective was able to single out the suspect from the lineup.