Seuls (en. Alone)

/sœl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is without company.
He felt alone in that big house.
Il se sentait seuls dans cette grande maison.
Who is not accompanied.
I prefer to be alone to think.
Je préfère être seuls pour réfléchir.
Only; just.
He is solely responsible for his success.
Il est seuls responsable de son succès.

Etymology

From Latin 'solus', meaning 'alone, unique'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

alone in the world
Feeling completely isolated, without support.
seuls au monde
being alone in a crowd
Feeling isolated even when surrounded by people.
être seul dans une foule
live alone
Living without a roommate or partner.
vivre seuls

Related Words

solitude
State of being alone, often felt as an absence of company.
solitude
isolation
Action or state of being separated from others.
isolement
solitary
Who prefers to live alone.
solitaire

Slang Meanings

To be in one's own corner
When I want to think, I isolate myself and am in my own corner.
Quand je veux réfléchir, je m'isolent et suis dans mon coin.
To play solo
Playing solo is my way of doing things without depending on others.
Jouer solo est ma façon de faire sans dépendre des autres.