No. 4,496 in French
isoler
To isolate or insulate.
In a sentence
Nous devons isoler la maison avant l'hiver.
We need to insulate the house before winter.
Here, "isoler" is used in the context of insulating or protecting something, specifically against cold temperatures.
Il est important d'isoler les câbles électriques.
It's important to insulate the electrical cables.
In this sentence, "isoler" refers to the act of insulating electrical components to ensure safety.
Le scientifique a isolé la bactérie dans un environnement contrôlé.
The scientist isolated the bacteria in a controlled environment.
Here, "isoler" means to isolate or separate, used in the scientific context of separating subjects for study.
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