shut in
US /ʃʌt ɪn/
UK /ʃʌt ɪn/
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enfermer, confiner, isoler
to confine or enclose someone or something within a space, often implying restriction or isolation
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The heavy rain forced them to shut in the animals.
La forte pluie les a forcés à enfermer les animaux.
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She felt completely shut in by her illness.
Elle se sentait complètement enfermée par sa maladie.
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personne recluse, reclus
a person who is confined to their home or a particular place, often due to illness or disability
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The elderly woman became a shut-in after her fall.
La femme âgée est devenue une personne recluse après sa chute.
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Volunteers deliver meals to shut-ins in the community.
Des bénévoles livrent des repas aux personnes recluses dans la communauté.
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confiné, reclus
confined to one's home or a particular place, often due to illness or disability
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He has been shut in for weeks due to his broken leg.
Il est confiné depuis des semaines à cause de sa jambe cassée.
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The storm left many people shut in without power.
La tempête a laissé de nombreuses personnes confinées sans électricité.