al voltant de — meaning in English

English meaning

• around prep Positioned so as to surround or encircle something.
• some determiner An unspecified but limited amount or number of something.

Senses

al voltant de is used for these senses in English:

• around Forming a circle or closed curve containing (something).
• some Of a measurement: approximately, roughly.

around — full definition

1. prep Positioned so as to surround or encircle something.
2. prep Roughly, or in the general area of (a place, time, or amount).
3. adv From place to place, without a fixed destination; or, present nearby.

some — full definition

1. determiner An unspecified but limited amount or number of something.
2. determiner Used to mean "a considerable amount of", emphasising a notable quantity or degree.
3. pronoun An unspecified part or number of a larger group.

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