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adverbnoun

isolément

alone

Definition & meaning

Isolément means separately, individually, or in isolation. It describes something considered or done apart from other things or people.

  • Chaque élément doit être examiné isolément. — Each element must be examined separately.

Grammar & Word origin

It is an adverb, so it does not change form. It is derived from isolé (“isolated” or “separate”) with the adverb-forming suffix -ment.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • séparément — “separately”; emphasizes keeping things apart.
  • individuellement — “individually”; emphasizes treating each person or item on its own.
  • ensemble — “together”; the opposite when things are considered or dealt with as a group.
  • collectivement — “collectively”; emphasizes action or consideration by a group.

Common phrases & collocations

  • considérer isolément — to consider in isolation
  • pris isolément — taken individually or in isolation

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Examples

Pourquoi a-t-il agi isolément lors du projet ?adverb

Why did he act alone during the project?

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