distance in French
distance in French is distance, éloigner, s'éloigner — distance means the amount of space between two points or places.
distance in French
distance
(military) The amount of space between soldiers or cavalry riders marching or standing in a rank; also, the amount of space between such ranks.
éloigner
To set oneself at a distance from someone or something else; to move away from someone or something.
s'éloigner
To set oneself at a distance from someone or something else; to move away from someone or something.
What does "distance" mean?
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noun The amount of space between two points or places.
"What is the distance from your house to the nearest bus stop?"
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noun A lack of closeness or warmth between people; emotional separation.
"He kept a polite distance from his colleagues and rarely shared personal news."
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verb To keep oneself apart from someone or something, especially to avoid association with it.
"The company tried to distance itself from the product after customers complained."
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distance in a sentence
- What is the distance from your house to the nearest bus stop?
- The distance between the two cities is about 300 miles.
- He kept a polite distance from his colleagues and rarely shared personal news.
- After the argument, a cold distance settled between the two old friends.
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What is "distance" in French?
"distance" in French is distance, éloigner, s'éloigner. distance means: The amount of space between two points or places.
How do you use "distance" in a sentence?
Example: "What is the distance from your house to the nearest bus stop?" In French, "distance" is distance, éloigner, s'éloigner.
Are there other ways to say "distance" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "distance": distance, éloigner, s'éloigner.
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