isolement

Definitions of isolement
  1. noun
    a state of separation between persons or groups
    synonyms: solitude
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    types:
    solitude
    the state of being alone in solitary isolation
    séparation, éloignement
    separation resulting from hostility
    intimité
    the condition of being concealed or hidden
    type of:
    séparation
    the state of lacking unity
  2. noun
    the state of being alone in solitary isolation
    synonyms: solitude
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    type of:
    solitude
    a state of separation between persons or groups
  3. noun
    a disposition to prefer seclusion or isolation
    synonyms: solitude
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    types:
    intimité
    the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
    type of:
    humeur solitaire, récollection, solitude
    a disposition toward being alone
  4. noun
    a feeling of being disliked and alone
    synonyms: solitude
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    désaffection
    the feeling of being alienated from other people
  5. noun
    a disposition toward being alone
    synonyms: humeur solitaire, récollection, solitude
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    types:
    solitude
    a disposition to prefer seclusion or isolation
    intimité
    the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
    type of:
    tempérament
    your usual mood
  6. noun
    the act of isolating something; setting something apart from others
    synonyms: verrouillage
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    type of:
    séparation
    the social act of separating or parting company
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