independent

• Qualifie une personne, un pays ou une chose qui ne dépend pas d'une autorité extérieure et qui n'est pas soumis à un contrôle étranger.

Describes a person, country, or thing that is free from outside control and not subject to another's authority.

1. Free from outside controlB1formal

   Not subject to control by others; self-governing or autonomous.

   indépendant (libre de tout contrôle extérieur)

   • The country became independent in 1960.
   • She runs an independent business.
   • The committee is independent of the government.

   Synonymesautonomousfreeself-governingsovereignunconstraineduncontrolled

   Antonymescontrolleddependentdominatedsubjectsubjugatedsubordinate

2. Self-reliantA2formal

   Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence.

   indépendant (autonome)

   • He is financially independent from his parents.
   • She is a very independent child who can dress herself.
   • They want to live an independent life.

   Synonymesautonomousself-containedself-reliantself-sufficientself-supportingself-sustaining

   Antonymesdependentreliantsubservient

3. Not connected or relatedB2formal

   Not connected with another or with each other; separate.

   indépendant (distinct)

   • The two studies were conducted by independent researchers.
   • The witness gave an independent account of the accident.
   • These are independent events that do not affect each other.

   Synonymesautonomousdetacheddiscretedistinctseparateunattachedunconnectedunrelated

   Antonymesconnectedrelated

• Nom désignant une personne ou une organisation qui n'est pas influencée ou contrôlée par d'autres dans ses opinions, son comportement ou sa gestion ; souvent utilisé dans un contexte politique ou personnel.

A noun referring to a person or entity that is not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, or governance; often used in political or personal contexts.

1. Self-sufficient personB1formal

   A person who does not rely on others for support or decisions.

   Personne indépendante

   • She has always been an independent, making her own choices.
   • He is a true independent, never asking for help.
   • The organization supports young independents in their careers.

   Synonymesindividualistself-starter

   Antonymeschargedependentward

2. Political independentB2formal

   A voter or candidate who does not belong to any political party.

   indépendant (politique)

   • The independent won the election by appealing to moderate voters.
   • Many independents are crucial in swing states.
   • She registered as an independent to avoid party bias.

   Synonymesnonpartisanunaffiliated