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To display or demonstrate a lack of interest, concern, or emotional response toward something or someone.
Son attitude froide faisait preuve d'indifférence totale.
His cold attitude showed complete indifference.
Malgré les compliments, elle a fait preuve d'indifférence.
Despite the compliments, she showed indifference.
This phrase is commonly used to describe a deliberate or passive lack of engagement or emotional reaction.
While 'faire preuve d'indifférence' can describe a passive lack of interest, it can also imply a deliberate choice to ignore or dismiss something, depending on the context.
Do not confuse this phrase with 'être indifférent,' which describes a state of being indifferent. 'Faire preuve d'indifférence' specifically refers to the act of demonstrating this state through behavior.
Derived from the verb 'faire' (to do/make), 'preuve' (proof), and 'indifférence' (indifference). The phrase emphasizes demonstrating a state of indifference through actions or behavior.
This phrase is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often used to describe emotional detachment or a lack of reaction to external stimuli.