A2 Expression Neutre

Loin de.

Far from.

Signification

To indicate a significant distance from a location or object.

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Contexte culturel

French people often use 'loin de là' to politely disagree in professional settings. The usage is identical, though the pronunciation of 'loin' may be more nasal. Used in formal French education, standard usage applies. Standard usage, often used in precise geographical descriptions.

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The 'd'' rule

Always use 'd'' before a vowel to make it sound smoother.

Signification

To indicate a significant distance from a location or object.

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The 'd'' rule

Always use 'd'' before a vowel to make it sound smoother.

Teste-toi

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

La gare est _____ la maison.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : loin de

Loin de is the correct prepositional phrase for distance.

Choose the correct sentence.

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Il est loin d'être fini.

When followed by a verb, use the infinitive with 'd'' (de).

🎉 Score : /2

Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

2 exercices
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

La gare est _____ la maison.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : loin de

Loin de is the correct prepositional phrase for distance.

Choose the correct sentence. Choose B1

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Il est loin d'être fini.

When followed by a verb, use the infinitive with 'd'' (de).

🎉 Score : /2

Questions fréquentes

1 questions

No, use 'dans longtemps' for time.

Expressions liées

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À deux pas de

contrast

Very close to

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Au loin

similar

In the distance

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