autonomie
autonomy, independence
noun oh-toh-noh-MEE Rare
Origin: Greek autonomia
Also means
range (of a vehicle or device)
Usage Note
Autonomie has a dual everyday life: in political and social discourse it means self-governance, while in technology it refers to battery life or vehicle range — l'autonomie de la voiture électrique ('the electric car's range'). The adjective autonome and the verb s'autonomiser are derived forms learners will encounter.
Examples
"Les étudiants cherchent plus d'autonomie."
Natural Translation
The students are seeking more autonomy.
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