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    Éloigné (en. Distant)

    /e.lwaɲ.ɲe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Located at a great distance.
    He lives in a remote village.
    Il habite un village éloigné.
    Not close, detached.
    His thoughts were far from reality.
    Ses pensées étaient éloignées de la réalité.
    Having little relation to something.
    His remarks were distant from the initial topic.
    Son propos était éloigné du sujet initial.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'éloigner', derived from the Latin 'alienare', which means 'to distance' or 'to set apart'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to stray from the beaten path
    To turn away from usual roads or methods.
    s'éloigner des sentiers battus
    out of sight, out of mind
    This means it is easy to forget or not think about someone when that person is not present.
    éloigné des yeux, éloigné du cœur
    to prevent distancing
    Not to let distance or indifference settle in.
    prévenir les éloignements

    Related Words

    éloigner
    To make something or someone travel a distance.
    éloigner
    distant
    Situated at a great distance.
    lointain
    to distance
    To make something more distant.
    distancer

    Slang Meanings

    To be detached from concerns and problems.
    He is so distant; he lives in his own bubble.
    Il est si éloigné, il vit dans sa bulle.
    To emotionally detach from a situation.
    She distanced herself from him after that argument.
    Elle s'est éloignée de lui après cette dispute.