Example: De loin, la montagne paraît plus grande que la ville.
Definition
"De loin" is a French adverbial phrase meaning 'from a distance' or 'far away.' It describes something perceived or observed from a considerable spatial separation, as in the example sentence: 'De loin, la montagne paraît plus grande que la ville,' meaning the mountain appears larger than the city when viewed from far away.
Translations
From afar
De lejos
Van ver
De lluny
Aus der Ferne
Etymology
The phrase "De loin" comes from French, where "de" means 'from' and "loin" means 'far.' The word "loin" originated from the Latin word 'longinus,' meaning 'long' or 'distant.' Did you know that "loin" is related to the English word 'long,' both sharing the idea of distance?
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From afar