English–French

“dependent” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/depɑ̃dɑ̃/

Example

Il est dépendant de ses parents.

He is dependent on his parents.

Illustration for dépendant (dependent)

How to say “dependent” in French

“Dependent” in French is dépendant.

A person or system kept standing by support outside itself.

Full entry for dépendant: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with dépendant

Le projet est dépendant du financement.

The project is dependent on funding.

Tips for using dépendant

  • The adjective takes de for its source, as in dépendant de ses parents, not the English pattern dependent on.

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