French Conversation · Level 53
75 words
French word
individuel
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃dividɥɛl/
Meaning
- adjectiveindividual
Example
Nous avons des séances individuelles pour chaque élève.
We have individual sessions for each student.
More examples
Le travail individuel aide à mieux se concentrer.
Individual work helps you concentrate better.
Core concept
One person's distinct place within a group, with attention directed to that person alone.
Common phrases
cours individuel
one-on-one lesson
travail individuel
individual work
séance individuelle
one-on-one session
Similar words
personnel: Connected with a person's private life or possessions.
privé: Kept from public view or from other people.
particulier: Limited to a specific subject or unusual situation.
Definition in French
Qui désigne quelque chose attribué ou fait pour une personne prise séparément.
Word origin
Individuel comes through French from Latin individualis, which is related to individuus, 'indivisible,' and ultimately to dividere, 'to divide.'
Usage tips
- Individuel usually means separate or tailored for each person, whereas personnel usually means belonging to a person or concerning private matters.
Other meanings
- personaladjective
Related words
- individuellementindividuallyadverb
- individualiserindividualizeverb
- individualisationindividualizationnoun