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    L'isolement (en. Isolation)

    /lizɔləmɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of being isolated or separated from others.
    Isolation can have serious consequences for mental health.
    L'isolement peut avoir des conséquences graves sur la santé mentale.
    Absence of social contacts.
    He lived in isolation for several months.
    Il a vécu dans l'isolement pendant plusieurs mois.
    Process by which something is set aside.
    The isolation of radioactive waste is crucial for safety.
    L'isolement des déchets radioactifs est crucial pour la sécurité.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'isolationem', meaning 'the action of removing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    live in isolation
    Spending most of your time without interaction with others.
    vivre dans l'isolement
    social isolation
    Lack of social contact that can affect health.
    isolement social
    be in isolation
    Being separated from others, often for health reasons.
    être en isolement

    Related Words

    isolated
    Who is set apart, not integrated into a group.
    isolé
    reclusive
    Person who lives away from the world, distant from others.
    reclus
    exclusion
    Action of putting someone aside from a group or activity.
    exclusion

    Slang Meanings

    Deliberate solitude
    He chose isolation to focus on his work.
    Il a choisi l'isolement pour se concentrer sur son travail.
    To slip away
    He decided to slip away and live in total isolation.
    Il a décidé de s'éclipser et de vivre un isolement total.