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estranged

UK
/ɪˈstreɪndʒd/
US
/ɪˈstreɪndʒd/

Translations

estrangedadjective
more estranged
Comp.
most estranged
Super.
UK
/ɪˈstreɪndʒd/
US
/ɪˈstreɪndʒd/
éloignéSe dit d’une personne ou d’un groupe avec lequel on n’a plus de lien affectif ou de contact régulier.
After years of disagreements, she felt estranged from her family.
Après des années de désaccords, elle se sentait éloignée de sa famille.
séparéEmploi courant pour un couple qui vit séparément, notamment dans un contexte juridique ou familial.
He was living in a small apartment, estranged from his wife.
Il vivait dans un petit appartement, séparé de sa femme.
Additional translations
aliénéSens plus soutenu ou psychologique, pour exprimer une rupture affective marquée.
Synonyms
alienated
disaffected
separated
isolated
removed
distanced
Antonyms
close
united
connected
estrangeverb

estranged

Past Simple

estranged
Past Simple
estranged
Past Participle
estranging
Gerund
UK
/ɪˈstreɪndʒ/
US
/ɪˈstreɪndʒ/
aliénerRendre distant ou hostile sur le plan affectif ou relationnel.
His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.
Ses critiques constantes ont commencé à l'aliéner de ses amis.
éloignerSéparer de son entourage, de ses habitudes ou de ses relations.
Harsh policies can estrange citizens from their government.
Des politiques sévères peuvent éloigner les citoyens de leur gouvernement.
Synonyms
alienate
separate
isolate
withdraw
distance
Antonyms
reconcile
unite
connect

Definitions

estrangedadjective
No longer close or affectionate to someone; alienated.
After years of disagreements, she felt estranged from her family.
Separated and living apart from one's spouse.
He was living in a small apartment, estranged from his wife.
Kept apart or separated from a person or group; no longer in regular contact.
After decades in exile, the leader remained estranged from his homeland.
estrangeverb
To cause someone to be no longer close or affectionate to someone; to alienate.
His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.
To separate or remove (a person or group) from accustomed surroundings, relationships, or associations.
Harsh policies can estrange citizens from their government.
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