sans
/sɑ̃/
without
Il est parti sans dire au revoir.
He left without saying goodbye.
general
Indicates the absence or lack of something.
Elle a réussi sans aide.
She succeeded without help.
Often used to express independence or lack of necessity.
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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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