English–French

“independent” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/otonom/

Example

Elle est autonome.

She is independent.

Illustration for autonome (independent)

How to say “independent” in French

“Independent” in French is autonome.

An independent agent that can decide what to do and carry out the task alone.

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

Example sentences with autonome

Il devient autonome après la formation.

He becomes independent after the training.

Tips for using autonome

  • In phrases such as une voiture autonome, autonome can refer to a system that acts without a human controller, not only to a person's independence.

Other French words for “independent”

Je suis indépendant.

I am independent.

“independent” in other languages