French translation of yonder is 
yonder

Meaning of "yonder" in English

"Yonder" is an archaic or dialectal term in English used to refer to something that is at a distance but within sight. It serves as both an adjective and an adverb. As an adjective, it describes something as being "farther away" but still reachable. As an adverb, it indicates the direction and distance of something being referred to. The term is often used in a literary or poetic context to evoke a sense of nostalgia or emphasis on the distance and expansiveness of a landscape.

Meaning of "yonder" in French

In French, "yonder" is not a commonly used word, and it lacks a direct equivalent. The concept conveyed by "yonder" might be described by phrases like "là-bas," which means "over there" or "in the distance." It's important to note that "yonder" in its original context reflects a stylistic tone rather than just a physical distance, often carrying a quaint or old-fashioned nuance.

Pronunciation of "yonder" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈjɒn.dər/

The pronunciation of "yonder" typically remains consistent in standard English, though variations may exist in dialects, such as a stronger or softer emphasis on the initial 'y' sound or the 'r' at the end. In some regional accents, the vowel sound may be elongated or slightly altered.

Pronunciation of "yonder" in French

Phonetic Transcription: -

Since "yonder" is not a standard French word, it lacks a proper phonetic transcription for French speakers. Instead, similar descriptive phrases like "là-bas" would be used.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. Look at that house over yonder. (Regarde cette maison là-bas.)
2. The fields yonder are so green in the spring. (Les champs là-bas sont si verts au printemps.)
3. I saw him yonder by the old oak tree. (Je l'ai vu là-bas près du vieux chêne.)
4. There's a beautiful view from yonder hill. (Il y a une belle vue depuis la colline là-bas.)
5. We should meet at the café yonder across the street. (Nous devrions nous rencontrer au café là-bas de l'autre côté de la rue.)
6. Beyond yonder mountain lies a hidden valley. (Au-delà de la montagne là-bas se trouve une vallée cachée.)
7. Can you see the church spire over yonder? (Peux-tu voir le clocher de l'église là-bas ?)
8. The sun sets so beautifully over yonder sea. (Le soleil se couche si joliment sur la mer là-bas.)
9. Let's walk to that meadow yonder. (Allons marcher jusqu'à la prairie là-bas.)
10. Yonder stands an ancient fortress. (Là-bas se dresse une forteresse ancienne.)

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

Synonyms: beyond, afar, there, distant, over there, thither, away, far off, further, remote

Antonyms: here, near, nearby, close, next, adjacent, present, within, immediate, handy

Similar Words: faraway, outlying, removed, farther, elsewhere, over yonder, that way, further on, way over, further afield

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "yonder" in French

Synonyms: là-bas, au loin, loin

Antonyms: ici, près, à côté

Similar Words: ailleurs, plus loin, là-bas dans le lointain

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