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indifférence

/ɛ̃difɛʁɑ̃s/
noun★Intermediate
formal

lack of interest, concern, or sympathy toward something or someone

Sa indifférence face aux problèmes des autres est dérangeante.

His indifference to other people's problems is disturbing.

💡

Often used to describe an emotional distance; can be neutral or negative depending on context.

Collocations

faire preuve d'indifférenceto show indifferencemontrer de l'indifférenceto display indifferenceindifférence totaletotal indifference

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

indifférence totalephrase
complete lack of concern
indifférence feintephrase
pretended indifference

💡Pro Tip

Preposition

Pair *indifférent* with *à* (e.g., *être indifférent à*), while *indifférence* pairs with *à* or *de*.

⚡Gold Rule

Verb‑Noun Agreement

When using the adjective, say *être indifférent à*; when using the noun, say *faire preuve d'indifférence*.

📖Word Origin

From Latin *indifferentia*, from *in-* (not) + *differentia* (difference).

📝Usage Notes

Used with the preposition *à* (e.g., *être indifférent à*). In formal writing, it often appears in discussions of attitudes or emotions.

Word Breakdown

in-
not
prefix
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