lointain
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
a. distant Depuis la colline, nous admirions le paysage lointain.From the hill, we admired the distant landscape.
b. far-off Mon petit frère rêvait de visiter des pays lointains et mystérieux.My little brother dreamed of visiting far-off and mysterious lands.
a. distant Ce vieux château est témoin d'un passé lointain.This old castle bears witness to a distant past.
b. far-off Marcel et Nathan parlaient souvent de souvenirs lointains de leur enfance.Marcel and Nathan often spoke about far-off memories from their childhood.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
a. background Dans le tableau, la montagne se fond dans le lointain.In the painting, the mountain merges into the background.
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