How do you say "Too far" in French?

"Too far" in French is "Trop loin". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘Too far’ in French

Q: What does "Trop loin" mean in English?

"Trop loin" means "Too far" in English. Usage tip: [Trop] means "too," in the sense of more than is acceptable: [trop loin] = "too far." You can reuse it easily: [trop cher] = "too expensive."

Trop loin

troh lwan

[troh lwan]

💬 Usage Tip: [Trop] means "too," in the sense of more than is acceptable: [trop loin] = "too far." You can reuse it easily: [trop cher] = "too expensive."

Phrase Breakdown

Trop

[troh]

Too

To a higher degree than is desirable or permissible.

Example

C'est trop loin pour marcher.

It's too far to walk.

loin

[lwan]

Far

At, to, or by a great distance.

Example

L'hôtel est trop loin d'ici.

The hotel is too far from here.

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