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/ka.ʁɑ̃.tɛn/
1.
nounfeminine
quarantine (period of isolation to prevent spread of disease)
Après son retour d'un pays à risque, il a dû observer une quarantaine chez lui.
After returning from a high‑risk country, he had to observe a quarantine at home.
Synonyms:isolement, mise en quarantaine
2.
nounfeminine
about forty (approximately forty of something, e.g., people)
Il y avait une quarantaine de personnes à la soirée.
There were about forty people at the party.
Synonyms:environ quarante, quelques dizaines
3.
nounfeminine
the period/age of being in one's forties
Elle est dans la quarantaine et cherche un emploi moins fatigant.
She's in her forties and is looking for a less tiring job.
Synonyms:être dans la quarantaine, avoir la quarantaine