No. 6,561 in French
indépendance
Freedom from control or influence; self-reliance.
In a sentence
La révolution a conduit à l'indépendance du pays.
The revolution led to the country's independence.
Here, 'indépendance' is used to denote the political autonomy achieved by the nation.
Les enfants apprennent l'indépendance en déléguant les tâches quotidiennes.
Children learn independence by delegating daily tasks.
In this context, 'indépendance' refers to personal ability to operate without external support.
L'indépendance financière est un objectif recherché par beaucoup.
Financial independence is a goal sought by many.
Here, 'indépendance' signifies the state of being economically self-sufficient.
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