English–French
“loneliness” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/solityd/
Example
Après la rupture, il a connu la solitude.
After the breakup, he experienced loneliness.
How to say “loneliness” in French
“Loneliness” in French is solitude.
A person stands apart from others, with the separation felt as an inner distance rather than mere physical space.
Example sentences with solitude
Elle cherche parfois la solitude pour travailler.
She sometimes seeks solitude to work.
Tips for using solitude
- Solitude often names an unwanted emotional state, whereas être seul can simply describe being physically alone.