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    Demi-lieue (en. Half a league)

    /dəmi ljø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Unit of distance measurement equivalent to half a league.
    He traveled half a league before stopping.
    Il parcourut une demi-lieue avant de s'arrêter.
    Expression used to describe an approximate distance.
    The house is half a league from the city.
    La maison est à une demi-lieue de la ville.

    Etymology

    The term 'half-league' is derived from the word 'league', an ancient unit of distance measurement.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    half a league away
    at a distance of approximately 3 kilometers
    à une demi-lieue
    half-league of road
    a road distance of 3 kilometers
    demi-lieue de route

    Related Words

    league
    Unit of distance measurement equivalent to approximately 6 kilometers.
    lieue
    kilometer
    Metric unit of distance measurement.
    kilomètre

    Slang Meanings

    Used to designate a relatively short distance.
    It's just half a league from here, we're almost there.
    C'est juste une demi-lieue d'ici, on y est presque.
    Expresses the idea of not being very far away.
    Don't worry, it's barely half a league.
    Ne t'inquiète pas, c'est à peine une demi-lieue.