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indifférence totale

/ɛ̃.di.fe.ʁɑ̃s tɔ.tal/
phrase★Intermediate— complete indifference
formalinformal

A state of complete apathy or lack of interest in something or someone, showing no concern or emotion.

Elle a montré une indifférence totale face à mes excuses.

She showed complete indifference to my apologies.

L'indifférence totale des autorités a aggravé la crise.

The authorities' complete indifference worsened the crisis.

💡

This phrase emphasizes a stronger, more absolute form of indifference compared to 'indifférence' alone.

Collocations

montrer une indifférence totaleto show complete indifferenceafficher une indifférence totaleto display complete indifference

Synonyms

indifférence absolueapathie totaledésintérêt complet

Antonyms

intérêt profondempathiepréoccupation

Related Phrases

faire preuve d'indifférencephrase
to show indifference

💡Pro Tip

Emphasis

Use this phrase to emphasize a stronger, more absolute form of indifference compared to 'indifférence' alone.

⚡Gold Rule

Context

Use in formal or informal contexts to describe a complete lack of concern or emotion.

📖Word Origin

From 'indifférence' (from Latin 'indifferentia') and 'totale' (from Latin 'totalis'), combining to express a complete lack of concern.

📝Usage Notes

Used to describe a strong, unyielding lack of interest or emotion, often in situations where a reaction is expected.

Word Breakdown

indifférence
indifference
root
+
totale
total
adjective
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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