Isoler
Example: Il faut isoler la maison pour économiser de l'énergie cet hiver.
Definition
"Isoler" means to separate or set apart something from others, often to protect or insulate it. For example, in the phrase 'Il faut isoler la maison pour économiser de l'énergie cet hiver,' it refers to making the house insulated to save energy during winter.
Etymology
The French word "isoler" comes from the Italian 'isolare,' which derives from the Latin 'insula,' meaning 'island.' Did you know? The concept originally referred to making something like an island, separated and alone, which perfectly fits the idea of isolation or insulation.
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"Isoler" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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