French Conversation · Level 68
60 words
French word
solitude
Pronunciation
IPA/solityd/
Meaning
- feminine nounloneliness
Example
Après la rupture, il a connu la solitude.
After the breakup, he experienced loneliness.
More examples
Elle cherche parfois la solitude pour travailler.
She sometimes seeks solitude to work.
Core concept
A person stands apart from others, with the separation felt as an inner distance rather than mere physical space.
Common phrases
se retirer en solitude
withdraw into solitude
apprécier la solitude
appreciate solitude
chercher la solitude
seek solitude
Similar words
isolement: A condition of isolation caused by weakened ties to other people or groups.
séparation: Physical separation that follows the end of a relationship or shared living arrangement.
Definition in French
État d'isolement ressenti, marqué par l'absence de compagnie ou le sentiment d'être séparé des autres.
Word origin
French solitude comes from Latin solitudo, formed from solus, meaning alone, through the historical development of French.
Usage tips
- Solitude often names an unwanted emotional state, whereas être seul can simply describe being physically alone.