English–French

“alienation” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/aljenasjɔ̃/

Example

Je ressens de l'aliénation au travail.

I feel a sense of alienation at work.

Illustration for aliénation (alienation)

How to say “alienation” in French

“Alienation” in French is aliénation.

A person behind an invisible social barrier, cut off from shared belonging.

Full entry for aliénation: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with aliénation

Son sentiment d'aliénation le pousse à s'isoler.

His feeling of alienation drives him to isolate himself.

Tips for using aliénation

  • Aliénation is relatively formal; everyday French often uses se sentir isolé or être exclu for a personal feeling.

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