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    Distance (en. Distance)

    /d͡is.tɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Space that separates two places or objects.
    The distance between Paris and Lyon is 460 km.
    La distance entre Paris et Lyon est de 460 km.
    Disunion, remoteness in relationships.
    She felt a growing distance between her and her friend.
    Elle a ressenti une distance croissante entre elle et son ami.
    Measure between a person and an event or suggestion.
    He keeps his distance to avoid being too affected.
    Il maintient une distance pour ne pas se laisser trop affecter.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'distantia', derived from 'distare' which means 'to be distant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take a step back
    To detach emotionally from a situation.
    prendre de la distance
    social distance
    Remoteness between people in a social context.
    distance sociale
    create distance
    Create a gap to avoid involvement.
    mettre de la distance
    safety distance
    Necessary space to ensure safety.
    distance de sécurité

    Related Words

    proximity
    State of being close.
    proximité
    gap
    Difference between two values or objects.
    écart
    separation
    Action of dividing or moving away.
    séparation
    measure
    Action of determining a dimension, a quantity.
    mesure

    Slang Meanings

    In the context of a relationship, feeling distant.
    He is in his own bubble, the distance is palpable.
    Il est dans sa bulle, la distance est palpable.
    To distance someone on an emotional level.
    He kept his distance, he doesn't want to hear about it anymore.
    Il a pris ses distances, il ne veut plus en entendre parler.