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distance

UK
/ˈdɪstəns/
US
/ˈdɪstəns/

Translations

distancenoun
distances
pl
UK
/ˈdɪstəns/
US
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intervalleAu sens de laps de temps séparant deux événements.
The distance between the two meetings was just enough for a quick lunch.
L’intervalle entre les deux réunions était juste suffisant pour un déjeuner rapide.
The distance between the two cities is approximately 300 miles.
La distance entre les deux villes est d’environ 300 miles.
distanceAu sens de l’éloignement émotionnel ou social.
There was a noticeable distance between the two friends after their argument.
Il y avait une distance notable entre les deux amis après leur dispute.
Additional translations
distanceAu sens sportif, pour une épreuve menée jusqu’au bout sans abandon.
Synonyms
space
interval
remoteness
length
extent
range
gap
separation
distanceverb
distanced
Past Simple
distanced
Past Participle
distancing
Gerund
UK
/ˈdɪstəns/
US
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distancerAu sens sportif : prendre de l’avance sur ses adversaires.
The runner managed to distance his competitors in the final lap.
Le coureur a réussi à distancer ses concurrents dans le dernier tour.
éloignerVerbe transitif.
She tried to distance herself from the controversy.
Elle a essayé de s’éloigner de la controverse.
Synonyms
detach
separate
remove
isolate
dissociate
distanceadjective
UK
/ˈdɪs.təns/
US
/ˈdɪs.təns/
Used attributively in combinations such as "distance learning" to describe remote activity.
de fondDans le domaine sportif, pour les longues distances.
He is a distance runner specializing in marathons.
C’est un coureur de fond spécialisé dans le marathon.
à distanceSe dit d’une activité ou d’un enseignement suivi à distance, sans présence physique.
Distance education enables students to learn from anywhere in the world.
L’enseignement à distance permet aux étudiants d’apprendre depuis n’importe où dans le monde.
Synonyms
distant
cold
remote
far
far-off
faraway
aloof
reserved
detached
isolated
removed
standoffish

Definitions

distancenoun
The amount of space between two points, usually measured in units such as meters, kilometers, miles, etc.
The distance between the two cities is approximately 300 miles.
A far-off point or place, often used to describe something that is not immediately accessible or visible.
In the distance, we could see the mountains rising against the sky.
A state of being emotionally or socially detached or aloof.
There was a noticeable distance between the two friends after their argument.
A length of time or a period that separates two events or points in time.
The distance between the two meetings was just enough for a quick lunch.
The complete length or duration of a sporting contest, especially a boxing match, that is reached without a knockout or withdrawal.
The underdog went the distance and finished all twelve rounds.
distanceverb
To make or become distant or remote in position or relationship.
She tried to distance herself from the controversy.
To leave behind or surpass in a race or competition.
The runner managed to distance his competitors in the final lap.
distanceadjective
Relating to activity, study, or work carried out remotely rather than face-to-face.
Distance education enables students to learn from anywhere in the world.
Covering or relating to long distances, especially in athletics or transport.
He is a distance runner specializing in marathons.
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