A1 noun Neutre #4,950 le plus courant

single

/ˈsɪŋ.ɡəl/

A person who is not married or does not have a romantic partner. It can also refer to an individual living alone or a status on official documents.

Exemples

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1

As a single, he enjoys traveling around the world alone.

As a person without a partner, he likes to travel the world by himself.

2

The government policy provides specific tax breaks for every single in this bracket.

The official rules give tax advantages to every unmarried person in this category.

3

Are you coming to the party? It is mostly for singles.

Are you going to the party? It is mainly for people who don't have partners.

Famille de mots

Nom
single
Verb
single out
Adverbe
singly
Adjectif
single
Apparenté
singleness
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'Solo'. Both 'Single' and 'Solo' start with 'S' and mean 'one' or 'alone'.

Quiz rapide

The club is hosting a special night for ___ to meet new people.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : singles

Exemples

1

As a single, he enjoys traveling around the world alone.

everyday

As a person without a partner, he likes to travel the world by himself.

2

The government policy provides specific tax breaks for every single in this bracket.

formal

The official rules give tax advantages to every unmarried person in this category.

3

Are you coming to the party? It is mostly for singles.

informal

Are you going to the party? It is mainly for people who don't have partners.

4

The demographic shift shows a significant increase in the number of singles in metropolitan areas.

academic

The study of the population shows many more unmarried people are living in big cities.

5

Our new housing project offers smaller units designed for the professional single.

business

Our new building has small apartments made for a working person who lives alone.

Famille de mots

Nom
single
Verb
single out
Adverbe
singly
Adjectif
single
Apparenté
singleness

Collocations courantes

single parent A mother or father raising a child alone
eligible single An unmarried person who is considered a good choice for marriage
confirmed single A person who intends to stay unmarried
single life The lifestyle of a person who is not in a relationship
singles bar A place where people without partners go to meet others

Phrases Courantes

single and ready to mingle

Unmarried and looking to meet a new romantic partner

stay single

To remain without a husband, wife, or partner

every single one

Each individual item or person in a group

Souvent confondu avec

single vs singular

Singular is a grammatical term for 'one', while single refers to relationship status or being alone.

single vs signal

A signal is a sign or gesture, whereas single refers to the number one or a person's status.

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Notes d'usage

When used as a noun, 'single' often appears in the plural form ('singles') to describe a group of people at a social event. In formal documents, it is often a box you check for marital status.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'single' only as an adjective and forget it can be used as a noun to describe a person (e.g., 'He is a single').

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'Solo'. Both 'Single' and 'Solo' start with 'S' and mean 'one' or 'alone'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old French word 'sengle', coming from the Latin 'singulus' meaning 'one only'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: 'a single' or 'many singles' Often used as a collective noun in social contexts Can be used as a modifier before other nouns
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Contexte culturel

In many Western cultures, being a 'single' is increasingly viewed as a lifestyle choice rather than just a lack of a partner.

Quiz rapide

The club is hosting a special night for ___ to meet new people.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : singles

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A father is a male parent of a child. This term describes both the biological relationship and the social role of a man who raises and cares for his children.

dad

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An informal and affectionate name for a father, used primarily by children or within a family context. It refers to a male parent who provides care and support for his offspring.

mother

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son

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child

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