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"Is it far?" in French: C'est loin ?
C'est loin ?
Is it far? in French is C'est loin ? Keep the whole short question. Answer with non, c'est à cinq minutes or oui, c'est loin.
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How to pronounce C'est loin ?
Say it
say lwan
/sɛ lwɛ̃/
C'est: say. Loin: lwan (nasal oin). Rising intonation for the question.
"Is it far?" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| C'est loin ? | Is it far? Default short ask. | Default short ask. |
| C'est loin d'ici ? | Is it far from here? Clearer with d'ici. | Clearer with d'ici. |
| Ce n'est pas loin | It's not far Reassuring answer. | Reassuring answer. |
| C'est tout près | It's very close Opposite answer. | Opposite answer. |
How to use C'est loin ? in real life
- 1Street directions
La gare est par là. C'est loin ?
The station is that way. Is it far?
Full C'est loin ?
- 2Walking vs metro
C'est loin ? Sinon on y va à pied.
Is it far? If not, we'll walk.
Decision question.
- 3Night out
Le club est où ? C'est loin ?
Where's the club? Is it far?
Quick check.
Mistakes English speakers make with C'est loin ?
Incorrect: Est-ce loin ?
Correct: C'est loin ?
The set everyday phrase is C'est loin ?
Incorrect: Is it far ?
Correct: C'est loin ?
Use the French question.
Good to know
French distance answers are often time-based: cinq minutes à pied beats a vague kilometre count. C'est loin ? invites that kind of reply.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing how to go to a museum
ChatPal
Le musée est marqué ici. C'est loin ?
The museum is marked here. Is it far?
You
C'est loin ? Attends, je regarde la carte.
Is it far? Wait—I'll check the map.
ChatPal
Bon, dix minutes. Donc ce n'est pas loin.
OK, ten minutes. So it's not far.
You
On marche alors.
We'll walk then.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Is it far?" in French
How do you say is it far?
C'est loin ?
How do you say it's not far?
Ce n'est pas loin.
How do you say it's close?
C'est tout près / c'est à côté.
How do you pronounce loin?
lwan.
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