isolation

UK
/ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
US
/ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
isolationnoun
isolations
pl
Translations
The isolation of the island made it a perfect retreat for those seeking solitude.
L’isolement de l’île en a fait un refuge idéal pour ceux qui recherchent la solitude.
Definitions
The state of being in a place or situation that is separate from others.
The isolation of the island made it a perfect retreat for those seeking solitude.
The process or fact of isolating or being isolated, often used in a medical or scientific context.
The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.
A lack of contact between persons, groups, or whole societies.
Social isolation can lead to feelings of loneliness and depression.
isolationadjective
UK
/ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
US
/ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., isolation ward) rather than as a descriptive adjective with comparative/superlative forms.
Translations
isoléAu sens d’« isolement »; employé avant un nom dans un contexte médical ou institutionnel.
The hospital built an isolation ward for contagious patients.
L’hôpital a construit une unité isolée pour les patients contagieux.
Definitions
Relating to or intended for the purpose of isolating or being isolated; used before another noun.
The hospital built an isolation ward for contagious patients.