la quarantaine
Pronunciation
/kaʁɑ̃tˈɛn/

Definition & Meaning of "quarantaine"in French

La quarantaine
[gender: feminine]
01

quarantine, isolation

isolement imposé pour éviter la propagation d'une maladie
la quarantaine definition and meaning
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Ils sont en quarantaine après leur voyage.
They are in quarantine after their trip.
La quarantaine dure 14 jours pour les cas contacts.
The isolation lasts 14 days for contact cases.
02

(one's) forties, around forty

période autour de 40 ans dans la vie d'une personne
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Il approche de la quarantaine.
He's approaching his forties.
Elle a franchi le cap de la quarantaine.
She has passed the milestone of forty.
03

night watch, vigil

période de surveillance nocturne
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Les gardes faisaient la quarantaine jusqu' à l' aube.
The guards kept night watch until dawn.
Cette tour servait pour la quarantaine des sentinelles.
This tower was used for the sentinels' vigil.
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