Also means
cut off, seclude
Usage Note
Isoler covers both physical insulation — isoler une maison ('to insulate a house') — and social/emotional isolation. The reflexive s'isoler means to withdraw or isolate oneself. The related adjective isolé ('isolated', 'remote') and noun l'isolement ('isolation') are frequently used in psychological and political contexts.
Examples
"Il faut isoler les murs pour économiser l'énergie."
Natural Translation
You need to insulate the walls to save energy.
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