French word

simplicité

Pronunciation

IPA/sɛ̃plisite/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsimplicity

Example

Il aime la simplicité de sa façon de vivre.

He likes the simplicity of his way of life.

Illustration for simplicité (simplicity)

More examples

Elle a expliqué le problème en toute simplicité.

She explained the problem quite simply.

Core concept

A clear, uncluttered path with only the elements needed for its purpose.

Common phrases

  • la simplicité de la vie

    the simplicity of life

  • en toute simplicité

    quite simply

  • par simplicité

    for simplicity's sake

Similar words

sobriété: A restrained, understated style that creates a calm impression.
clarté: A state in which information is easy to understand and free from confusion.
authenticité: A quality of being genuine, unadorned, and free from pretense.
modestie: A reserved attitude that avoids overstating personal abilities or achievements.

Definition in French

État ou qualité de ce qui est dépourvu d'ornement et de complication, restant sobre, clair et fonctionnel.

Word origin

French simplicité comes from Latin simplicitas, formed from simplex, and developed as a noun for the quality of being simple.

Usage tips

  • Simplicité is feminine, so standard phrases include la simplicité and avec simplicité.

Other meanings

  • plainnessnoun

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