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How do you say "far" in French?
loin
In French, "far" is loin.
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Pronunciation
This is lwan, a nasal syllable where the final n barely sounds, said through the nose.
Grammar notes
loin is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
La gare est trop loin pour marcher.
The station is too far to walk.
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How to remember loin
Loin looks like the meat cut loin, but picture that cut of meat coming from a farm far away.
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Questions about loin
How do you pronounce loin?
This is lwan, a nasal syllable where the final n barely sounds, said through the nose.
Is loin formal or casual?
loin is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is loin used in French?
loin is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: La gare est trop loin pour marcher. (The station is too far to walk.).
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