Rechercher
around
01
environ, vers, approximativement, à peu près
used before a price, time, etc. to give an idea close to the exact number
Example
She 's been studying Spanish for around two years, so she 's getting quite fluent.
Example
The crowd gathered around.
The garden was surrounded by a high fence, with flowers blooming all around.
The campsite was peaceful, with tall trees providing shade and birds chirping all around.
Example
There are several restaurants around if you 're looking for a place to eat.
Example
One of them was glancing nervously around.
05
autour, en rond
by a circular or circuitous route
Example
He spun the top, watching it twirl around until it stopped.
07
autour, en circonférence
in circumference
08
vers, à destination de
to a particular destination either specified or understood
10
partout, à travers
from beginning to end; throughout
around
Example
There are beautiful flowers around the house.
She wore a scarf around her neck because it was cold.
We built a fence around the garden to keep the rabbits out.
02
autour de, environ
used to indicate a central point or reference that serves as a basis for activities or discussions
Example
The project is organized around the concept of sustainability.
The event was planned around the theme of innovation.
The discussion revolved around finding a solution to the problem.
03
autour de, environ
used to indicate movement in a circular or surrounding path
Example
There are several cafes around the town square.
The park has benches scattered around the lake.
06
autour, dans les environs
used to refer to movement in all directions outward from a central point
Exemple
She's been studying Spanish for around two years, so she's getting quite fluent.
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