English–French

“independence” in French

French

Alsoindépendance · émancipation

Pronunciation

IPA/otonomi/

Example

Je veux plus d'autonomie.

I want more independence.

Illustration for autonomie (independence)

How to say “independence” in French

“Independence” in French is autonomie.

A person or group holding its own steering wheel instead of following an outside hand.

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

Example sentences with autonomie

Après son déménagement, elle a gagné en autonomie.

After moving, she gained independence.

Tips for using autonomie

  • Autonomie is feminine: une autonomie, with l'autonomie after a vowel.

Other French words for “independence”

Le pays a proclamé son indépendance.

The country proclaimed its independence.

Elle cherche son émancipation financière.

She is seeking financial independence.

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