distance

US /ˈdɪs.təns/
UK /ˈdɪs.təns/
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distance

the amount of space between two places or things

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The distance from my house to the school is about two miles.
La distance de ma maison à l'école est d'environ deux miles.
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Can you see the sign from this distance?
Pouvez-vous voir le panneau à cette distance ?
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2.

loin, éloignement

the state of being far off or remote

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He admired the mountains in the distance.
Il admirait les montagnes au loin.
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From a distance, the painting looked perfect.
De loin, le tableau semblait parfait.
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distance, éloignement, réserve

a lack of closeness or intimacy; a state of being reserved or detached

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There was a certain distance between them after the argument.
Il y avait une certaine distance entre eux après la dispute.
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He maintained a professional distance from his clients.
Il a maintenu une distance professionnelle avec ses clients.
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éloigner, distancer

to place or keep far apart from each other

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The new policy aims to distance the company from its controversial past.
La nouvelle politique vise à éloigner l'entreprise de son passé controversé.
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He tried to distance himself from the scandal.
Il a essayé de se distancer du scandale.
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