English–French
“distance” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/distɑ̃s/
Example
Quelle est la distance entre Paris et Lyon ?
What is the distance between Paris and Lyon?
How to say “distance” in French
“Distance” in French is distance.
A measurable gap separating two points, moments, or situations, whether physical or emotional.
Example sentences with distance
Garde une distance de sécurité en voiture.
Keep a safe distance when driving.
Tips for using distance
- For elapsed length, durée is often more natural than distance, while distance also describes emotional or social separation.