Isolées (en. Isolated)

/izole/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is located apart, without contact with the rest.
The houses were isolated from each other.
Les maisons étaient isolées les unes des autres.
Which is not in relation with a group or community.
She often feels isolated in this new neighborhood.
Elle se sent souvent isolée dans ce nouveau quartier.
Little frequented or deserted.
This beach is very isolated and perfect for relaxing.
Cette plage est très isolée et parfaite pour se détendre.

Etymology

From the verb isolate, from Latin 'insolare', meaning 'to set apart'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be isolated like a heron
To feel alone and set apart.
être isolé comme un héron
isolated islands
Remote places, difficult to access.
îles isolées
isolated neighborhood
Area far from other neighborhoods or activities.
quartier isolé

Related Words

isolation
State of being separated or distant from others.
isolement
social isolation
Situation of having no contact with other individuals.
isolement social
insulator
Material used to prevent the transmission of heat or sound.
isolant

Slang Meanings

To be apart from social activities.
He has become isolated from friend gatherings.
Il est devenu isolé des soirées entre amis.
To feel a disconnection from others.
She feels a bit isolated since she moved.
Elle se sent un peu isolée depuis qu'elle a déménagé.