Éloignées (en. Remote)
/e.lwɛ̃.ɲe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is distant, far away from something.
The mountains are distant from the city.
Les montagnes sont éloignées de la ville.
In a figurative sense, who is hard to access or rare.
This idea seems distant from our reality.
Cette idée semble éloignée de notre réalité.
Who has been distanced from someone or something.
She often feels distant from her friends.
Elle se sent souvent éloignée de ses amis.
Etymology
From the French verb 'éloigner' with the suffix '-ée' indicating a plural feminine adjective.
Common Phrases and Expressions
distant from the eyes, distant from the heart
Expression indicating that physical absence can lead to forgetfulness.
éloigné des yeux, éloigné du cœur
Related Words
éloigner
Making something or someone distant.
éloigner
distance
The space that separates objects or places.
distance
distant
Who is very far away in space or in time.
lointain
Slang Meanings
To be set apart
He is often distant from the discussions.
Il est souvent éloigné des discussions.
To feel lost
In this group, I truly feel distant.
Dans ce groupe, je me sens véritablement éloignée.