English–French
“near” in French
How to say “near” in French
“Near” in French is près.
A person or thing is within a short reach of another place, object, or event.
Example sentences with près
Nous sommes près de la fin.
We are near the end.
Tips for using près
- Près de covers a broader area of nearness than à côté de, which more strongly suggests being immediately beside something.
Other French words for “near”
Reste auprès de moi.
Stay near me.