French Conversation · Level 51
75 words
French word
autonome
Pronunciation
IPA/otonom/
Meaning
- adjectiveindependent
Example
Elle est autonome.
She is independent.
More examples
Il devient autonome après la formation.
He becomes independent after the training.
Core concept
An independent agent that can decide what to do and carry out the task alone.
Common phrases
être autonome
be independent
autonome financièrement
financially independent
Similar words
indépendant: Able to decide and act without depending on other people or organizations.
libre: Free to choose and act without outside restrictions or control.
débrouillard: Able to solve problems independently through ingenuity.
autosuffisant: Able to meet essential needs and manage without outside help.
Definition in French
Capable de prendre ses propres décisions et d'accomplir des tâches sans assistance.
Word origin
The French adjective autonome derives from Greek autonomos, meaning governed by one's own laws, via the corresponding Latin form autonomus.
Usage tips
- 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.