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distanced

/ˈdɪstənst/

distancedpast participle

/ˈdɪstənsd/

Functions as an adjective derived from the past-participle form of the verb “distance”.

Translations

distanciéEmployé au sens de « pris de distance », « devenu plus réservé ou détaché ». S’accorde selon le genre et le nombre.

She felt distanced from her friends after moving to a new city.

Elle se sentait distanciée de ses amis après avoir déménagé dans une nouvelle ville.

Additional translations

distantSens de séparation affective ou d’attitude réservée ; plus général et naturel selon le contexte.

Definitions

Emotionally or physically removed or detached.

She felt distanced from her friends after moving to a new city.

Having a reserved or aloof demeanor.

His distanced attitude made it difficult for others to approach him.

Synonyms

distancenoun

Definitions

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

distanced

Past Simple

distanced

Past Simple

distanced

Past Participle

distancing

Gerund

/ˈdɪstəns/

Translations

éloignerVerbe transitif.

She tried to distance herself from the controversy.

Elle a essayé de s’éloigner de la controverse.

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

distanceadjective

Definitions

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.