séparées

Séparées is a French word that translates to "separated" in English. It can be used in various contexts to describe a state of being apart or divided. In a relational sense, séparées often refers to a couple who are living apart, either temporarily or permanently, without having officially divorced. This distinction from divorce implies that the legal ties of marriage still exist, though the couple is no longer cohabiting or maintaining a shared life.

The term can also apply to objects or concepts that are physically or conceptually distinct. For example, one might refer to "pièces séparées" when talking about separate rooms in a house or "idées séparées" for distinct thoughts. In the context of a collection, it could mean individual items that are no longer part of a larger whole. The specific meaning of séparées is thus dependent on the surrounding words and the general topic of discussion. It denotes a state of disunion or individuality.