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    Lieues (en. Leagues)

    /ljø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A unit of measurement for distance primarily used in the past.
    The city is ten leagues from here.
    La ville est à dix lieues d'ici.
    A term used to denote a great distance.
    We traveled leagues to reach our destination.
    Nous avons voyagé sur des lieues pour atteindre notre destination.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'leuga', a unit of measurement used in ancient Rome.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    two leagues
    about 8 kilometers.
    deux lieues
    as far as the eye can see
    indicates an immense distance, often used with leagues.
    à perte de vue
    beyond the leagues
    beyond the usual distances.
    par-delà les lieues

    Related Words

    kilometer
    A unit of measurement for distance equivalent to one-thousandth of the distance between the North Pole and the equator.
    kilomètre
    mile
    A unit of measurement for distance equivalent to about 1.60934 kilometers.
    mille
    distance
    Measurement of space between two points.
    distance

    Slang Meanings

    To make leagues
    He traveled leagues to exchange his goods.
    Il a fait des lieues pour échanger sa marchandise.
    Far as a league
    This city is far as a league, I’m tired of walking.
    Cette ville est loin comme une lieue, j'en ai marre de marcher.