L'ermite (en. The hermit)

[l‿ɛʁˈmit]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

An individual who chooses to live in solitude, usually for spiritual or religious reasons.

This hermit spent years in the mountains praying and meditating.

Cet ermite a passé des années dans les montagnes à prier et à méditer.

A person who voluntarily isolates themselves from the outside world.

He became a hermit after the loss of his family.

Il est devenu un ermite après la perte de sa famille.

In some contexts, a hermit can also refer to someone who withdraws from normal social life.

She decided to live as a hermit in order to focus on writing.

Elle a décidé de vivre comme ermite afin de se concentrer sur l'écriture.

The word 'hermit' comes from the Greek 'eremité', meaning 'one who lives in the desert'.

to be a hermit

To live in seclusion, away from others.

être un ermite

the life of a hermit

A lifestyle characterized by isolation and meditation.

la vie d'ermite

to become a hermit

Choosing to withdraw from society.

devenir ermite

recluse

A person who goes out very little or not at all.

reclus

ascetic

A person who practices asceticism, often related to religious life.

ascète

anchorite

A hermit living in prayer and meditation.

anachorète

To keep a low profile

He became a hermit for a few months after the breakup.

Il s'est fait ermite pendant quelques mois après la rupture.

To be socially disconnected

She has so many projects that she has become a real hermit.

Elle a tellement de projets qu'elle est devenue une vraie ermite.