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island

UK
/ˈaɪ.lənd/
US
/ˈaɪ.lənd/

Translations

islandnoun
islands
pl
UK
/ˈaɪ.lənd/
US
/ˈaɪ.lənd/
The island was a perfect getaway for those seeking solitude and natural beauty.
L’île était une escapade parfaite pour ceux qui recherchaient la solitude et la beauté naturelle.
terre-plein centralAménagement routier.
The pedestrian island in the middle of the road made it safer for people to cross.
Le terre-plein central au milieu de la route rendait la traversée plus sûre pour les piétons.
îlot de cuisineMobilier de cuisine.
The kitchen island provided extra space for preparing meals and entertaining guests.
L’îlot de cuisine offrait un espace supplémentaire pour préparer les repas et recevoir des invités.
Additional translations
îlotSe dit aussi d’un petit espace isolé ou séparé de son environnement.
Synonyms
islet
isle
reef
skerry
atoll
cay
islandverb
islanded
Past Simple
islanded
Past Participle
islanding
Gerund
UK
/ˈaɪ.lənd/
US
/ˈaɪ.lənd/
Transitive verb meaning to make into an island or to isolate.
Spring floods islanded several farms from the nearest town.
Les crues printanières ont isolé plusieurs fermes de la ville la plus proche.
Additional translations
transformer en îleEmploi rare, littéral ou géographique.
Synonyms
maroon
separate
strand
sequester
insulate
segregate
seclude
cut off
detach
isolate
islandadjective
Used attributively before nouns; generally non-gradable.
Island cultures often develop distinct traditions.
Les cultures insulaires développent souvent des traditions distinctes.
Synonyms
insular
isolated
secluded
remote
detached
marooned
strandlike

Definitions

islandnoun
A piece of land surrounded by water.
The island was a perfect getaway for those seeking solitude and natural beauty.
A kitchen counter or work surface that is freestanding and accessible from all sides.
The kitchen island provided extra space for preparing meals and entertaining guests.
A raised platform or area in a street or road, used for safety or to direct traffic.
The pedestrian island in the middle of the road made it safer for people to cross.
A place, situation, or group that is isolated or separated from its surroundings.
The park was an island of calm amid the bustling city.
islandverb
To make into or transform into an island; to isolate or cut off from surrounding areas.
Spring floods islanded several farms from the nearest town.
islandadjective
Of, relating to, or characteristic of an island.
Island cultures often develop distinct traditions.
Situated on, originating from, or occurring on an island.
They enjoyed fresh seafood at an island restaurant.
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