A1 Expression Neutral

C'est loin.

It's far.

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Meaning

To state that a place is a long distance away.

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Cultural Background

French people value efficiency. Saying 'C'est loin' is a polite way to suggest changing plans. In Quebec, distances are vast, so 'C'est loin' is used very frequently.

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Nasal sound

Make sure to nasalize the 'in' in 'loin' for a native sound.

Meaning

To state that a place is a long distance away.

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Nasal sound

Make sure to nasalize the 'in' in 'loin' for a native sound.

Test Yourself

Which phrase describes distance?

If a place takes 2 hours to reach, you say:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: C'est loin

'Loin' refers to distance, while 'long' refers to time.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which phrase describes distance? Choose A1

If a place takes 2 hours to reach, you say:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: C'est loin

'Loin' refers to distance, while 'long' refers to time.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is common to say 'Les vacances, c'est loin' to mean they are far in the future.

Related Phrases

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C'est pas à côté

synonym

It's not nearby

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C'est long

contrast

It's long (time)

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