isolated

UK
/ˈaɪ.sə.leɪ.tɪd/
US
/ˈaɪ.sə.leɪ.tɪd/

Translations

isolatedpast participle
UK
/ˈaɪ.sə.leɪ.tɪd/
US
/ˈaɪ.səˌleɪ.tɪd/
Used attributively or predicatively to describe something that has been separated or kept apart.
isoléEn contexte médical ou sanitaire, placé à l’écart pour éviter tout contact ou toute contamination.
The patient was isolated to prevent the spread of the disease.
Le patient a été isolé pour empêcher la propagation de la maladie.
isolatedadjective
more isolated
Comp.
most isolated
Super.
UK
/ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/
US
/ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd/
isoléSitué loin des autres; éloigné, retiré.
The cabin was in an isolated location, surrounded by miles of forest.
La cabane se trouvait dans un endroit isolé, entouré de kilomètres de forêt.
isoléQui a peu de contacts avec les autres ou se sent séparé des autres.
After moving to a new city, she felt isolated from her friends and family.
Après avoir déménagé dans une nouvelle ville, elle se sentait isolée de ses amis et de sa famille.
Additional translations
isoléSe dit d’un cas ou d’un événement unique, non répété.
isolateverb

isolated

Past Simple

isolated
Past Simple
isolated
Past Participle
isolating
Gerund
UK
/ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/
US
/ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/
The doctor decided to isolate the patient to prevent the spread of the infection.
Le médecin a décidé d’isoler le patient pour empêcher la propagation de l’infection.
isolatepast participle

isolated

Used of something that has been separated from others or set apart; functions as an adjective.
They live in an isolated village high in the mountains.
Ils vivent dans un village isolé en haute montagne.

Definitions

isolatedpast participle
Having been placed or kept apart from others, usually to prevent contact or interaction.
The patient was isolated to prevent the spread of the disease.
isolatedadjective
Situated far away from other places, buildings, or people; remote.
The cabin was in an isolated location, surrounded by miles of forest.
Having minimal contact or little in common with others.
After moving to a new city, she felt isolated from her friends and family.
Occurring alone or once; not repeated.
The incident was an isolated case and not indicative of a larger problem.
isolateverb
To set apart from others; to place in quarantine or seclusion.
The doctor decided to isolate the patient to prevent the spread of the infection.
To separate a substance, cell, or microorganism from a mixture or environment for study or analysis.
The scientist was able to isolate the compound needed for the experiment.
To detach or remove from a situation or context.
The engineer worked to isolate the problem in the system to find a solution.
isolatepast participle
Separated from others; remote or secluded.
They live in an isolated village high in the mountains.
Obtained or kept apart for study, analysis, or protection.
The isolated sample was stored at a constant temperature.