cubicle

• Petit espace clos ou compartiment, souvent utilisé pour le travail individuel, l'étude ou l'habitation.

A noun referring to a small, partitioned area or room, often used for individual work, study, or living quarters.

1. Monastic cellB2formal

   A small, simple room in a monastery or convent where a monk or nun lives and sleeps.

   Cellule monastique

   • The monk retreated to his cubicle for evening prayers.
   • Each nun had a small cubicle with a bed and a desk.
   • The ancient monastery had rows of stone cubicles for the brothers.

   Synonymescell

2. Library study areaB1formal

   A small, semi-enclosed individual study space in a library, often with a desk and chair.

   box de travail individuel en bibliothèque

   • She spent the afternoon studying in a quiet library cubicle.
   • The library has several cubicles reserved for graduate students.
   • He found an empty cubicle near the reference section.

   Synonymescarrelcarrell

3. Partitioned workspaceB1formal

   A small area in an office or other building that is separated from the surrounding space by low walls or partitions, used for work or a specific purpose.

   cubicle de bureau

   • He works in a cubicle on the third floor of the office building.
   • The open-plan office was divided into dozens of identical cubicles.
   • She decorated her cubicle with photos and plants.

   Synonymesboothcarrelcompartmentcubbystallworkspaceworkstation