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    Distances (en. Distances)

    [dis.tɑ̃s]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Measure of the gap between two places.
    The distances between cities can be impressive.
    Les distances entre les villes peuvent être impressionnantes.
    Time or spatial interval.
    It took a long time to cover those distances.
    Il a fallu beaucoup de temps pour parcourir ces distances.
    Concept of separation in time or space.
    Maintaining appropriate distances is essential in society.
    Maintenir des distances appropriées est essentiel en société.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'distantia', meaning 'remoteness'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to keep one's distance
    To move away or separate from someone or something.
    prendre ses distances
    safety distance
    Space associated to avoid accidents.
    distance de sécurité
    to create distance
    To distance oneself emotionally or physically.
    mettre de la distance

    Related Words

    proximity
    State of being close or near.
    proximité
    distant
    Which is far away, not close.
    distant
    remoteness
    Action of distancing or being distanced.
    éloignement

    Slang Meanings

    Being on the sidelines in a social situation.
    He always keeps his distance at parties.
    Il garde toujours des distances dans les soirées.
    Not getting involved or engaged.
    She prefers to distance herself from conflicts.
    Elle préfère prendre ses distances avec les conflits.