Meaning of "yond" in English

The word "yond" is an archaic term used in English primarily to indicate something at a distance; it points to something that is not close by, often used similarly to "over there" or "in that direction." This word was commonly featured in early English texts and literature, such as those from the Middle Ages and Shakespearean works. Its use today is largely poetic or in a deliberate invocation of an older style of English. Despite its rarity in modern language, "yond" still effectively conveys a sense of distance or remoteness.

Meaning of "au-delà" in French

In French, "au-delà" signifies a concept of something beyond or further than a particular point. It's often used with spiritual or metaphysical connotations, referring to an idea of the afterlife or other realms. "Au-delà" can also be employed more abstractly to describe going beyond physical limits, expectations, or beyond what is visibly present. As such, it is versatile and used in various contexts to imply transcendence or surpassing boundaries, whether in physical, metaphorical, or philosophical terms. It is akin to the English expressions "beyond" or "further."

Pronunciation of "yond" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [jɒnd]

Pronunciation Variations: There are few regional variations due to its archaic nature, but it can generally be pronounced with a slightly different vowel sound, such as [jɑnd] in some dialects of older British English.

Pronunciation of "au-delà" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [o də.la]

Pronunciation Variations: Regional variations are minimal because "au-delà" is widely understood across French-speaking regions. However, intonation may differ, with slight changes depending on the fluency and pace of the speaker.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. "The castle lies yond the forest."
    (Le château se trouve au-delà de la forêt.)

  2. "Can you see the light yond the hill?"
    (Peux-tu voir la lumière au-delà de la colline?)

  3. "Yond river flows through the valley."
    (Cette rivière passe au-delà de la vallée.)

  4. "He pointed yond mountain as their destination."
    (Il a pointé la montagne au-delà comme leur destination.)

  5. "Yond stars look especially bright tonight."
    (Les étoiles au-delà semblent particulièrement brillantes ce soir.)

  6. "The sound came from yond the meadow."
    (Le son venait de l'autre côté de la prairie.)

  7. "Yond horizon marks the end of our journey."
    (L'horizon au-delà marque la fin de notre voyage.)

  8. "There is a hidden path yond the garden gate."
    (Il y a un chemin caché au-delà de la porte du jardin.)

  9. "Yond is the realm of mystery and wonder."
    (Là-bas se trouve le royaume du mystère et de l'émerveillement.)

  10. "Birds flew yond into the amber sky."
    (Les oiseaux volèrent au-delà dans le ciel ambré.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "yond" in English

Synonyms: beyond, over yonder, distant, afar, across.

Antonyms: near, close, adjacent, here, neighboring.

Similar Words: there, thither, farther, further, afar.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "au-delà" in French

Synonyms: plus loin, après, par-delà, dessus, outre.

Antonyms: en deçà, proche, ici, près, devant.

Similar Words: lointain, l'autre côté, extérieur, invisible, au-dessus.

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