French word

indifféremment

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃difeʁamɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbindifferently

Example

Il a répondu indifféremment à la question.

He answered the question indifferently.

Illustration for indifféremment (indifferently)

More examples

Les passants regardaient indifféremment la scène.

The passersby looked at the scene indifferently.

Core concept

A response that shows no preference and no visible concern, leaving everything on the same level.

Common phrases

  • regarder indifféremment

    look at ___ indifferently

  • répondre indifféremment

    answer indifferently

  • traiter quelqu'un indifféremment

    treat ___ indifferently

Similar words

également: With equal amounts or equal treatment.
impartialement: In a fair manner free from personal preference or prejudice.
froidement: In an unfeeling and emotionally distant manner.
nonchalamment: In a relaxed, unconcerned, and somewhat brusque manner.

Definition in French

Sans faire de distinction, de façon neutre ou égale, parfois perçue comme froide.

Word origin

Indifféremment is formed from French indifférent with the adverbial ending -ment, while indifférent comes from Latin indifferens, built from in- and differre, "to differ".

Usage tips

  • With a person or a question, indifféremment often suggests detached behavior, while with alternatives it can simply mean equally or without distinction.

Other meanings

  • indiscriminatelyadverb

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