English–French
“short distance” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃kablyʁ/
Example
La boulangerie est à une encablure d'ici.
The bakery is a short distance from here.
How to say “short distance” in French
“Short distance” in French is encablure.
The length of a nautical cable serving as a ruler for a very small distance on land or at sea.
Example sentences with encablure
Le cinéma est à une encablure de la maison.
The cinema is a short distance from the house.
Tips for using encablure
- Encablure sounds formal or literary in ordinary location statements, while à deux pas de is more natural in casual speech.