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insulated

/ˈɪn.sjʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

/ˈɪn.sə.leɪ.tɪd/

Translations

insulatedadjective

more insulated

Comp.

most insulated

Super.

/ˈɪn.sjʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

/ˈɪn.sə.leɪ.tɪd/

isoléEn parlant d’un lieu, d’un objet ou d’un matériau protégé par isolation thermique ou phonique ; aussi au sens figuré de « séparé ».

The insulated walls kept the house warm during the winter months.

Les murs isolés ont gardé la maison au chaud pendant les mois d’hiver.

Additional translations

calorifugéSurtout pour un bâtiment, une conduite ou une installation protégée contre les pertes de chaleur.

insonoriséQuand il s’agit d’une protection contre la transmission du bruit.

Synonyms

Antonyms

insulatedpast participle

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/ˈɪn.sə.leɪ.tɪd/

Past participle of the verb 'insulate' used adjectivally.

isoléEn parlant de fils, câbles ou pièces protégés par une couche isolante, notamment en électricité.

The insulated wires reduce the risk of electrical shock.

Les fils isolés réduisent le risque d’électrocution.

isoléAu sens figuré ou social, quand quelque chose est séparé du reste et peu exposé aux influences extérieures.

The insulated community had little contact with the outside world.

La communauté isolée avait peu de contacts avec le monde extérieur.

Synonyms

electrically insulated

thermally insulated

hermetic

cloistered

insular

insulateverb

insulated

Past Simple

insulated

Past Simple

insulated

Past Participle

insulating

Gerund

/ˈɪn.sjʊ.leɪt/

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isolerSens physique et figuré.

They insulated the attic to keep the house warm during winter.

Ils ont isolé le grenier pour garder la maison au chaud pendant l’hiver.

Additional translations

calorifugerSurtout pour l’isolation thermique.

Synonyms

Antonyms

insulatepast participle

insulated

The past participle "insulated" functions as an adjective (e.g., "an insulated cable").

isoléAu sens de protégé par une isolation ou coupé des influences extérieures.

An insulated mug keeps beverages hot for several hours.

Une tasse isolée garde les boissons chaudes pendant plusieurs heures.

Additional translations

calorifugéSurtout pour une protection thermique.

Synonyms

insulated (covered)

thermally insulated

electrically insulated

impervious

detached

Definitions

insulatedadjective

Protected by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound.

The insulated walls kept the house warm during the winter months.

Separated or isolated from others, often to prevent influence or interaction.

The insulated community had little contact with the outside world.

insulatedpast participle

Provided with or covered by material that prevents or reduces the passage of electricity, heat, or sound.

The insulated wires reduce the risk of electrical shock.

insulateverb

To cover or surround with a material that reduces or prevents the transmission of sound, heat, or electricity.

They insulated the attic to keep the house warm during winter.

To isolate or protect from external influences or disturbances.

The celebrity tried to insulate herself from the media frenzy.

insulatepast participle

Provided with insulation; protected or isolated by means of an insulating material.

An insulated mug keeps beverages hot for several hours.

Separated or detached from outside influences; sheltered.

Raised on a remote island, she led an insulated life away from modern society.