Solitudes (en. Solitudes)

/soli.tyd/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
State of isolation or solitude.
He takes refuge in solitudes to find peace.
Il se réfugie dans les solitudes pour retrouver la paix.
Desolate or infrequently visited places.
The solitudes of the mountains are a true haven of tranquility.
Les solitudes des montagnes sont un véritable havre de tranquillité.
Moments of introspective withdrawal.
Long walks in nature allow him to experience solitudes.
Les longues promenades dans la nature lui permettent de goûter aux solitudes.

Etymology

The word 'solitude' comes from the Latin 'solitudo', which means 'to be alone'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

chosen solitude
State of solitude that one deliberately chooses.
solitude choisie
seek solitude
Seeking a moment of isolation for reflection.
chercher la solitude
inhabit solitude
Living in a state of social withdrawal.
habiter la solitude

Related Words

in isolation
State of being isolated, separated from others.
isolément
withdrawal
The action of withdrawing, removing oneself from social life.
retrait
hermit
A person who chooses to live in solitude for spiritual reasons.
ermite

Slang Meanings

Escape the world to find oneself alone.
After that breakup, he decided to take a time of solitude.
Après cette rupture, il a décidé de prendre un temps de solitude.
Spend time alone by choice.
She enjoys her moments of solitude for reading and reflecting.
Elle aime ses moments de solitude pour lire et réfléchir.