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    Solitude (en. Solitude)

    /sɔ.li.tyd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The state of being alone, generally with a connotation of distress or calm.
    Solitude can sometimes be soothing.
    La solitude peut parfois être apaisante.
    Voluntary or involuntary isolation.
    He chose solitude to better focus on his work.
    Il a choisi la solitude pour mieux se concentrer sur son travail.
    Feeling of social isolation.
    The solitude he felt in the city was overwhelming.
    La solitude qu'il ressentait dans la ville était accablante.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'solitudo', meaning the state of being alone.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in solitude
    To be in a state of voluntary isolation.
    être en solitude
    chosen solitude
    Solitude chosen for personal reasons.
    solitude choisie
    to seek solitude
    Seeking a state of isolation to refocus.
    chercher la solitude

    Related Words

    isolated
    Someone who is away from others.
    isolé
    recluse
    Person who withdraws from the world.
    reclus
    hermit
    Person who lives outside of society for religious or philosophical reasons.
    ermite

    Slang Meanings

    A geek's solitude
    He enjoys his geek solitude, away from the crowds.
    Il aime sa solitude d'un geek, loin des foules.
    No man's land
    Finding oneself in an emotional no man's land.
    Se retrouver dans un no man's land émotionnel.