around
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a word and another word (e.g., par, en).
preposition
a. autour de
We planted hedges around our backyard for more privacy.Nous avons planté des haies autour de notre jardin de derrière pour plus d'intimité.
a. autour de
We gathered around the fire to tell ghost stories.On s’est réunis autour du feu pour raconter des histoires de fantômes
a. à travers
If you're traveling around the country, try to visit Marseille and Biarritz.Si tu voyages à travers le pays, essaie de passer par Marseille et Biarritz.
b. dans
The lion was pacing around his enclosure.Le lion faisait les cent pas dans son enclos.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. environ
A flight to London typically costs around a thousand dollars.Un vol pour Londres coûte généralement environ mille dollars.
b. vers
Shall we meet here around five o'clock?On se voit ici vers cinq heures ?
c. autour de (preposition)
I usually have lunch around noon.Je déjeune généralement autour de midi.
a. partout
At least a dozen kids were running around in our yard.Au moins une douzaine d'enfants couraient partout dans notre jardin.
b. aux alentours
Craig was looking around but couldn't spot us.Craig regardait aux alentours mais n’arrivait pas à nous trouver.
a.
I know Shannon's around somewhere.Je sais que Shannon est là quelque part.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Email wasn't around back then. People faxed things.Le courrier électronique n'existait pas à l'époque. Les gens envoyaient des fax.
Of all the rock bands you listened to in your youth, how many are still around?De tous les groupes de rock que tu écoutais dans ta jeunesse, combien sont encore en activité ?
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