nonchalant

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From French nonchalant, from Old French nonchaloir (to not be concerned), from non- (not) + chaloir (to have concern for), from Latin non 'not' + calere 'to be warm'

Pronunciation [edit]

  • (UK) IPA: /ˈnɒn.tʃəl.ənt/
  • (US) IPA: /ˌnɑn.ʃəˈlɑnt/
  • (file)

Adjective [edit]

nonchalant (comparative more nonchalant, superlative most nonchalant)

  1. Casually calm and relaxed.
    We handled the whole frenetic situation with a nonchalant attitude.
  2. Indifferent; unconcerned; behaving as if detached.
    He is far too nonchalant about such a serious matter.

Synonyms [edit]

Translations [edit]

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Danish [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From French nonchalant.

Adjective [edit]

nonchalant (neuter nonchalant, definite and plural nonchalante)

  1. nonchalant, offhand

Adverb [edit]

nonchalant

  1. nonchalantly, offhandedly

Dutch [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From French nonchalance, from Old French nonchaloir, from Latin non 'not' + calere 'to be warm'

Pronunciation [edit]

  • (file)

Adjective [edit]

nonchalant (comparative nonchalanter, superlative nonchalantst)

  1. careless, showing no interest or effort

Related terms [edit]


French [edit]

Etymology [edit]

Present participle of Old French nonchaloir (to have no importance), from Latin non 'not' + calere 'to be warm'.

Adjective [edit]

nonchalant m (feminine nonchalante, masculine plural nonchalants, feminine plural nonchalantes)

  1. Marked by a lack of vivacity, vigour, liveliness; slow-moving; indolent.
  2. Cool, relaxed

Usage notes [edit]

  • Although French nonchalant is usually appropriate where the English one is used, its meaning is different.

German [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From French nonchalant, from Old French nonchaloir, from Latin non 'not' + calere 'to be warm'

Adjective [edit]

nonchalant (comparative nonchalanter, superlative am nonchalantesten)

  1. nonchalant

Declension [edit]