seul

seul
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. alone
David aime travailler seul.David enjoys working alone.
b. on one's own
L'été prochain, je prévois de voyager seule en Amérique du Sud.Next summer, I plan to travel on my own in South America.
a. alone
Mon frère vit seul depuis son divorce.My brother's been living alone since his divorce.
a. lonely
Depuis que ses enfants sont partis, Marianne se sent un peu seule.Since her children left, Marianne feels a little lonely.
a. on one's own
Nous avons réussi à réparer la porte-fenêtre seuls.We managed to fix the French door on our own.
b. by oneself
Ta maman t'a aidée pour le gâteau ? - Non ! Je l'ai fait toute seule.Did your mom help you with the cake? - No! I made it all by myself.
a. only
Je suis la seule femme au travail.I'm the only woman at work.
b. single
Vous pouvez effectuer un seul ou plusieurs paiements.You can make a single payment or several payments.
c. sole
Barbara et François sont les seuls propriétaires de leur entreprise.Barbara and François are the sole proprietors of their business.
a. only
Je n'ai personne d'autre à qui demander. Toi seul peux m'aider.I don't have anyone else to ask. Only you can help me.
A masculine or feminine noun is a noun can be masculine or feminine depending on the gender of the person or animal it refers to (e.g., le footballeur, la footballeuse).
masculine or feminine noun
a. only one
Tu es la seule à qui j’ai confié ce secret.You're the only one I've told this secret to.
b. not a single one (used in a negative sentence)
Vous avez mangé tous les cookies ?! Il n'en reste pas un seul pour moi ?You ate all the cookies?! Is there not a single one left for me?
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