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Il travaille comme journaliste indépendant.
He works as an independent journalist.
independent or self-governing
Ce pays est indépendant depuis 1960.
This country has been independent since 1960.
Elle est financièrement indépendante.
She is financially independent.
freelance worker, un indépendant
Il est devenu indépendant l an dernier.
He became self-employed last year.
From in- + dépendant.