distant in French
distant in French is lointain, distant, éloigné — distant means far away in space or time.
distant in French
lointain
Far off (physically, logically or mentally).
distant
Far off (physically, logically or mentally).
éloigné
Far off (physically, logically or mentally).
What does "distant" mean?
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adj Far away in space or time.
"We heard the distant sound of a train long before it arrived."
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adj Emotionally cold or unwilling to show warmth toward others.
"Since the argument, my brother has been cold and distant with everyone."
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distant in a sentence
- We heard the distant sound of a train long before it arrived.
- They could see a distant mountain range on the horizon.
- Since the argument, my brother has been cold and distant with everyone.
- She gave a distant smile and turned back to her book.
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What is "distant" in French?
"distant" in French is lointain, distant, éloigné. distant means: Far away in space or time.
How do you use "distant" in a sentence?
Example: "We heard the distant sound of a train long before it arrived." In French, "distant" is lointain, distant, éloigné.
Are there other ways to say "distant" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "distant": lointain, distant, éloigné.
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