No. 9,329 in French
célibataire
Single; unmarried.
In a sentence
Il est célibataire depuis plusieurs années.
He has been single for several years.
In this sentence, the word 'célibataire' is used as an adjective describing the marital status of the subject, indicating that the person is unmarried.
Elle a décidé de rester célibataire pour se concentrer sur sa carrière.
She decided to stay single to focus on her career.
Here, 'célibataire' is again used as an adjective, showing a conscious choice by the subject to remain unmarried.
En tant que célibataire, il apprécie sa liberté.
As a single person, he appreciates his freedom.
In this example, 'célibataire' is used as a noun to refer to a person who is not married, emphasizing individual preference or lifestyle.
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