Isolée (en. Isolated)
/izole/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is apart, which does not communicate with its environment.
She lives in an isolated house in the middle of the woods.
Elle vit dans une maison isolée au milieu des bois.
Which is not associated with others, which is alone.
He feels isolated among his peers.
Il se sent isolé parmi ses pairs.
Which is surrounded by a great distance or a great void.
The small island is isolated in the ocean.
La petite île est isolée dans l'océan.
Etymology
From the verb isolate, from the Latin 'insularis' meaning 'related to an island.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be isolated
To be apart, having no social contact.
être isolé
isolated house
A dwelling located far from other buildings.
maison isolée
to feel isolated
Experiencing a feeling of loneliness or distance.
se sentir isolé
Related Words
isolation
State of being isolated or separated from others.
isolement
recluse
A person who lives apart from society.
reclus
isolated situation
State or condition of solitude or distance.
situation isolée
Slang Meanings
To be left aside, in a difficult situation.
Since he moved, he feels a bit isolated in his neighborhood.
Depuis qu'il a déménagé, il se sent un peu isolé dans son quartier.
To have difficulties fitting in socially.
The teenager was often isolated, not finding his place in the group.
L'adolescent était souvent isolé, ne trouvant pas sa place dans le groupe.