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autonome
/ɔ.tɔ.nɔm/
independent
Elle est une personne très autonome.
She is a very independent person.
general
Capable of functioning independently without external control or assistance.
Ce système est autonome et ne nécessite pas de surveillance constante.
This system is autonomous and does not require constant monitoring.
Often used to describe people, systems, or organizations that operate with minimal external input.
Collocations
être autonometo be independentsystème autonomeautonomous systemfonctionner de manière autonometo function autonomously
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Common Usage
'Autonome' is often used to describe people who can take care of themselves without help, as well as systems that operate independently.
Gold Rule
Gender Agreement
Like all French adjectives, 'autonome' must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g., 'une femme autonome', 'des enfants autonomes').
Word Origin
From Greek 'autos' (self) + 'nomos' (law), meaning 'self-governing'.
Usage Notes
In French, 'autonome' is often used to describe both people and systems that operate with minimal external support. It can also refer to self-governing entities like regions or organizations.
Word Breakdown
auto-
self
prefix-nome
law
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