English–French

“far” in French

French

Alsodistant

Pronunciation

IPA/lwɛ̃/

Example

Ne pars pas trop loin.

Don't go too far.

Illustration for loin (far)

How to say “far” in French

“Far” in French is loin.

A wide interval separating a reference point from a destination, limit, or figurative state.

Full entry for loin: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with loin

Le village est plus loin que je pensais.

The village is farther away than I thought.

Tips for using loin

  • De loin can mean from a distance or by far, so the surrounding context determines whether it expresses viewpoint or degree.

Other French words for “far”

La plage est distante.

The beach is far away.

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