nounnounadjective
le simple
simple
Qui n'est pas compliqué et facile à comprendre ou à faire.
The French word "simple" translates to "simple" in English, and it shares very similar meanings in both languages. Here's an explanation:
Meaning:
- Simple (adj.) in French means easy to understand, not complicated, or plain.
- It can also mean modest or unpretentious when used to describe a person or an object.
- In some contexts, it means single (not compound or complex), referring to something made up of one part.
Parts:
- The word is derived from Latin simplus, meaning "simple" or "single".
- It has the same form in masculine and feminine singular; the plural forms are simples.
Synonyms:
- Facile (easy)
- Évident (obvious)
- Modeste (modest)
- Basique (basic)
Antonyms:
- Complexe (complex)
- Compliqué (complicated)
- Sophistiqué (sophisticated)
Summary:
- Simple describes something straightforward, easy, or plain.
- It can refer to something easy to understand or do, or a person or thing that is modest and without excess.
- The meanings and usage are close to the English "simple".
Example sentences:
- C'est une solution simple. — It's a simple solution.
- Elle a une vie simple. — She has a simple life.
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Examples
La solution semble très simple.adjective
The solution seems very simple.
La tâche est simple à faire.adjective
The task is simple to do.
Les règles sont simples ici.adjective
The rules are simple here.
Ce n'est pas un simple hasard.adjective
It is not a simple coincidence.
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