cloîtrés

This is the 9035th most frequent French word.


cloîtrés

"Confined" or "shut away."


Used to describe individuals leading a secluded or isolated life due to cultural or religious environment.

Les moines vivent cloîtrés dans leur abbaye, consacrant leur temps à la prière.

The monks live cloistered in their abbey, devoting their time to prayer.


Used figuratively to imply being physically confined to a place due to external conditions such as weather.

Durant l'hiver, nous sommes souvent cloîtrés à la maison à cause de la neige abondante.

During the winter, we are often cloistered at home because of heavy snow.


Used metaphorically to indicate being confined to a specific location to achieve a desired task or goal.

Les élèves étaient cloîtrés dans la salle de classe pour terminer tous leurs devoirs avant la fin de la journée.

The students were cloistered in the classroom to finish all their homework before the end of the day.