solitary

• Décrit une personne ou une chose qui est seule, isolée ou sans compagnons.

Describes a person or thing that is alone, isolated, or without companions.

1. Alone or isolatedB2formal

   Being alone; without companions or company.

   Seul, isolé

   • He lived a solitary life in the mountains.
   • The solitary figure walked along the empty beach.
   • She enjoyed solitary walks in the forest.

   Synonymesalonefriendlessisolatedlonelonelysecludedunaccompanied

   Antonymesaccompaniedgregarioussociablesocialtogether

2. Single or only oneB2formal

   Existing or happening alone; single.

   seul, unique

   • A solitary tree stood in the middle of the field.
   • There was not a solitary cloud in the sky.
   • He made a solitary attempt to fix the problem.

   Synonymesloneonlysinglesoleunique

   Antonymesmanymultiplenumerousseveral

3. Secluded or remoteB2formal

   Located far from other places or people; remote.

   isolé, retiré

   • They found a solitary cabin deep in the woods.
   • The island is a solitary place with no neighbors.
   • She rented a solitary cottage by the lake.

   Synonymesdesolatehiddenisolatedlonelyout-of-the-wayremotesecludedsequestered

   Antonymescrowdedpopulouspublic

• Nom désignant une personne qui vit seule ou dans la solitude, souvent par choix, évitant la compagnie des autres.

A noun referring to a person who lives alone or in seclusion, often by choice, avoiding the company of others.

1. Prisoner in isolationC1formal

   A person who is kept in solitary confinement as a punishment or for protection.

   Prisonnier à l'isolement

   • The solitary was placed in a special cell for his own safety.
   • Prisoners who break rules may be sent to the solitary.
   • He spent three days in the solitary for fighting.

2. Hermit or recluseC1formal

   A person who lives alone, often by choice, away from society.

   solitaire (personne)

   • The old man was a solitary who lived in a cabin in the woods.
   • She became a solitary after her husband passed away.
   • Monks sometimes choose to live as solitaries for spiritual reasons.

   Synonymesanchoriteeremitehermitlonerrecluse