No. 3,938 in French
autonome
Independent; self-sufficient.
In a sentence
Elle est devenue une personne autonome grâce à ses expériences.
She has become an independent person thanks to her experiences.
Here, 'autonome' describes a person who is able to function independently and make their own decisions.
Ce robot est entièrement autonome dans ses actions.
This robot is entirely autonomous in its actions.
In this context, 'autonome' refers to the capacity of a machine to operate on its own without external control.
Le système scolaire favorise un apprentissage autonome chez les élèves.
The school system promotes independent learning among students.
Here, 'autonome' reflects the ability of students to manage their own learning processes individually.
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