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    Lointain (en. Distant)

    /lɛ̃.tɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That is far away.
    The distant mountains are beautiful.
    Les montagnes lointaines sont magnifiques.
    That does not happen in the near future.
    It will take a long effort to reach this distant goal.
    Il faudra un long labeur pour atteindre ce but lointain.
    That is rare.
    He has distant memories of his childhood.
    Il a des souvenirs lointains de son enfance.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'longinquo' meaning 'far away'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    distant past
    An event that happened a long time ago.
    lointain passé
    distant countries
    Countries that are very far away geographically.
    pays lointains
    distant memories
    Memories that date back a long time.
    souvenirs lointains

    Related Words

    far
    At a considerable distance.
    loin
    distance
    The space that separates two points.
    distance
    remoteness
    The action of distancing or the state of being distant.
    éloignement

    Slang Meanings

    In a familiar context, refers to something inaccessible.
    This idea is too far-fetched for me.
    Cette idée est trop lointaine pour moi.
    Referring to future plans that seem unattainable.
    His dreams seem distant and unreal.
    Ses rêves semblent lointains et irréels.