estranged

• Décrit une personne qui ne maintient plus de relations proches ou amicales avec quelqu'un, souvent utilisé dans le contexte familial ou relationnel.

Describes a person who is no longer close or friendly with someone, often used in the context of family or relationships.

1. Alienated or separatedB2formal

   No longer close or friendly with someone, often due to a disagreement or conflict.

   éloigné, séparé (dans une relation)

   • He has been estranged from his family for years.
   • The estranged couple rarely spoke to each other.
   • She felt estranged from her old friends after moving away.

   Synonymesalienateddetacheddisaffecteddistantisolatedseparatedwithdrawn

   Antonymesattachedclosefriendlyreconciledunited

2. No longer living with spouseB2formal

   Describes a spouse who is no longer living with their partner, often in the context of a separation.

   Séparé de corps

   • The estranged husband filed for divorce.
   • She is estranged from her husband and lives alone.
   • The estranged couple met to discuss custody arrangements.

   Synonymespartedseparated

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de provoquer un éloignement affectif ou une hostilité, souvent en séparant quelqu'un d'un groupe ou d'une relation.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to become distant, unfriendly, or hostile, often by alienating them from a group or relationship.

1. Cause to become unfriendlyC1formal

   To cause someone to become no longer close, friendly, or affectionate; to alienate.

   éloigner (de quelqu'un)

   • His rude behavior estranged him from his family.
   • The political disagreement estranged the two friends.
   • She felt estranged from her colleagues after the argument.

   Synonymesalienateantagonizedisaffectdistancedrive awayseparateturn away

   Antonymesbefriendreconcileunite

2. Separate or removeC1formal

   To remove or separate someone from a familiar environment or relationship.

   Éloigner, séparer

   • Living abroad for years estranged him from his native culture.
   • The long war estranged the soldiers from their loved ones.
   • The new policy estranged many long-time supporters.

   Synonymesalienatedetachdisaffectdistanceisolateseversunderwean

   Antonymesallyassociateattachbindconnectfamiliarizeintegratereconcileunite