Seul (en. Alone)

/sö/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Alone means being without anyone or anything.

He stayed alone at home.

Il est resté seul à la maison.

Alone can also indicate that something is unique or exclusive.

This is the only existing copy.

C'est le seul exemplaire existant.

Alone can refer to a situation where someone is the only one doing something.

She is the only one to have passed this exam.

Elle est la seule à avoir réussi cet examen.

From Latin 'solus', meaning 'only'.

alone in the world

Feeling without friends or support.

seul au monde

to be alone with oneself

Taking the time to reflect without distractions.

être seul avec soi-même

alone against all

Being in opposition to everyone.

seul contre tous

solitude

State of being alone, often associated with feelings of sadness.

solitude

isolation

Action of isolating or being isolated.

isolement

All alone in a difficult situation.

He felt alone in this mess.

Il se sentait seul dans cette galère.

Being all alone without support.

He had to handle this alone like a grown-up.

Il a dû gérer ça seul comme un grand.