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    Verstes (en. Versts)

    /vɛʁst/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An old unit of length measurement primarily used in Russia.
    The journey was about ten verstes.
    Le voyage faisait environ dix verstes.
    A measure often used in historical or literary contexts.
    He traveled about ten verstes before stopping.
    Il a parcouru une dizaine de verstes avant de s'arrêter.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Russian "верста" (versta), with roots in Ancient Greek.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to walk verstes
    To cover a long distance.
    marcher des verstes
    to cover a good number of verstes
    To cover a great distance relentlessly.
    faire un bon nombre de verstes
    according to the verstes
    Depending on the unit of distance used.
    selon les verstes

    Related Words

    distance
    Measure of the space between two points.
    distance
    Russia
    Country where the unit of measurement verstes was commonly used.
    russie
    measure
    Action of measuring or system of dimensions.
    mesure

    Slang Meanings

    To have a long distance to cover.
    Still a few verstes before reaching the goal.
    Encore des verstes avant d'arriver au but.
    To exaggerate the distance or duration of a journey.
    It's verstes away from here, it takes forever.
    C'est à des verstes d'ici, ça prend une éternité.