sans
/sɑ̃/preposition★Beginner
general
Indicates the absence or lack of something.
Elle a réussi sans aide.
She succeeded without help.
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Often used to express independence or lack of necessity.
Collocations
sans doutewithout a doubtsans cessewithout ceasingsans façonwithout ceremony
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
sans fautephrase
without fail
sans plusphrase
without further ado
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Sans' is often used in fixed expressions like 'sans faute' and 'sans cesse'.
⚡Gold Rule
Placement
'Sans' is typically placed before the noun it modifies.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'sans', from Latin 'sine' meaning 'without'.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to indicate absence or lack.
Word Breakdown
sans
without
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