indépendant

/ɛ̃.de.pɑ̃.dɑ̃/
1.
adjectivemasculineSing

independent

self-reliant; not dependent on others or on another authority

Il est très indépendant, il n'a besoin de personne.

He is very independent; he doesn't need anyone.

Synonyms:autonome, libre
2.
nounmasculineSing

self-employed person; freelancer

(also) a person not affiliated with a political party (an independent)

Après des années comme salarié, il est devenu indépendant et travaille en freelance.

After years as an employee, he became self-employed and works as a freelancer.

Synonyms:freelance, auto-entrepreneur
indépendant - French Definition & Examples