around in French
around in French is autour, vers, dans — around means positioned so as to surround or encircle something.
around in French
autour
autour
Near; in the vicinity of.
vers
Near; in the vicinity of.
dans
At or to various places within or throughout.
What does "around" mean?
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prep Positioned so as to surround or encircle something.
"She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck before stepping into the snow."
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prep Roughly, or in the general area of (a place, time, or amount).
"We should arrive around six o'clock."
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adv From place to place, without a fixed destination; or, present nearby.
"The dog ran around the garden all afternoon, sniffing every corner and bush."
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around in a sentence
- She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck before stepping into the snow.
- The children gathered around the campfire to hear the story.
- We should arrive around six o'clock.
- The meeting should finish around noon if nobody talks too long.
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What is "around" in French?
"around" in French is autour, vers, dans. around means: Positioned so as to surround or encircle something.
How do you use "around" in a sentence?
Example: "She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck before stepping into the snow." In French, "around" is autour, vers, dans.
Are there other ways to say "around" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "around": autour, vers, dans.
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