Indépendant
Example: Elle veut être indépendante dans ses décisions personnelles.
Definition
"Indépendant" describes someone or something that operates or exists without being controlled or influenced by others, especially in the context of personal decisions, as in the phrase: 'She wants to be independent in her personal decisions.'
Etymology
The word "indépendant" comes from the French language, derived from the Latin 'independens,' meaning 'not hanging from' or 'not dependent.' It combines 'in-' (not) with 'dependere' (to hang from). Did you know that the concept of independence has been central in philosophy, emphasizing autonomy and self-governance?
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