individual

• Décrit quelque chose de singulier, distinct ou appartenant à une personne particulière.

Describes something that is single, separate, or belonging to a particular person.

1. Single or separateB1formal

   Relating to one person or thing, rather than a group.

   individuel

   • Each individual student received a certificate.
   • The teacher gave individual attention to every child.
   • We need to consider the individual needs of each patient.

   Synonymesdiscretedistinctloneparticularseparatesinglesolespecific

   Antonymescollectivecommonjointshared

2. Distinctive or uniqueB2formal

   Characteristic of a particular person or thing; distinctive.

   individuel, distinctive

   • She has a very individual style of painting.
   • His individual approach to problem-solving impressed everyone.
   • The restaurant offers an individual menu for each guest.

   Synonymescharacteristicdistinctiveidiosyncraticparticularpeculiarpersonalsingularspecialunique

   Antonymescommongeneralgenericuniversal

• Nom désignant un être humain, un animal ou une chose considéré séparément d'un groupe ou d'une espèce ; également une personne en tant qu'être distinct.

A noun referring to a single person, animal, or thing considered separately from a group or species.

1. Single personA2formal

   A single human being as distinct from a group.

   individu (personne seule)

   • Each individual must complete the form separately.
   • The rights of the individual are protected by law.
   • She is a talented individual with many skills.

   Synonymeshumanhuman beingmortalsomebodysomeonesoul

   Antonymescrowdgroup

2. Distinct entityB1formal

   A person considered separately from others, often with unique characteristics.

   individu (entité distincte)

   • He is a very private individual who keeps to himself.
   • The school treats each student as an individual.
   • She is a remarkable individual who has achieved great things.

   Synonymescharactercreaturehumanhuman beingmortalpersonagesomebodysomeonesoul

   Antonymescollectivegroupmass