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mile

/maɪl/

A unit of distance used primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom, equal to 1,760 yards or approximately 1.6 kilometers. It is frequently used to describe the distance between locations or the length of a journey.

Exemples

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1

I walk a mile to the local park every morning for exercise.

I walk a mile to the local park every morning for exercise.

2

The proposed construction site is situated exactly one mile from the city center.

The proposed construction site is situated exactly one mile from the city center.

3

It's just a mile away, so we can probably get there in ten minutes.

It's just a mile away, so we can probably get there in ten minutes.

Famille de mots

Nom
mile
Apparenté
mileage
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Astuce mémo

Think of the Latin word 'mille,' which means one thousand; a Roman mile was originally 1,000 double-paces of a soldier.

Quiz rapide

The grocery store is only one ___ away from my house.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : mile

Exemples

1

I walk a mile to the local park every morning for exercise.

everyday

I walk a mile to the local park every morning for exercise.

2

The proposed construction site is situated exactly one mile from the city center.

formal

The proposed construction site is situated exactly one mile from the city center.

3

It's just a mile away, so we can probably get there in ten minutes.

informal

It's just a mile away, so we can probably get there in ten minutes.

4

The study measured the average speed of vehicles over a five-mile stretch of highway.

academic

The study measured the average speed of vehicles over a five-mile stretch of highway.

5

The company reimburses employees at a rate of fifty cents per mile traveled for work.

business

The company reimburses employees at a rate of fifty cents per mile traveled for work.

Famille de mots

Nom
mile
Apparenté
mileage

Collocations courantes

square mile square mile
extra mile extra mile
nautical mile nautical mile
per mile per mile
country mile country mile

Phrases Courantes

go the extra mile

go the extra mile

a mile a minute

a mile a minute

miss by a mile

miss by a mile

Souvent confondu avec

mile vs kilometer

A mile is longer than a kilometer; one mile is about 1.6 kilometers.

mile vs nautical mile

A nautical mile is used for sea and air travel and is slightly longer than a land mile.

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Notes d'usage

The word 'mile' is standard in the US and UK for road distances and speed limits. In most other countries, the metric 'kilometer' is used instead.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use the singular 'mile' when referring to multiple units (e.g., saying 'five mile' instead of 'five miles').

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Astuce mémo

Think of the Latin word 'mille,' which means one thousand; a Roman mile was originally 1,000 double-paces of a soldier.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'mille passus,' meaning a thousand paces.

Modèles grammaticaux

Plural: miles Used with numbers: five miles, ten miles Can be used as a compound adjective: a five-mile walk
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Contexte culturel

The mile is a deeply rooted cultural unit of measurement in the US and UK, persisting despite the global shift toward the metric system.

Quiz rapide

The grocery store is only one ___ away from my house.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : mile

Mots lis

principled

C2

Acting in accordance with morality and high standards of behavior. It describes a person or an action guided by a strict set of values and integrity rather than by personal gain or convenience.

analytical

C1

Relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning to understand something by breaking it down into its constituent parts. It describes a systematic approach to problem-solving and the ability to evaluate information critically.

approach

C1

A systematic way of dealing with something or a specific perspective taken when addressing a problem or task. It can also refer to the physical act of moving nearer to someone or something in distance or time.

authorize

C1

To grant official permission or legal power to someone to perform a specific action or to allow something to happen. It typically involves a formal process or a person in a position of authority validating a request or procedure.

beneficial

B2

Beneficial describes something that has a good effect or promotes well-being. It is frequently used in formal or academic contexts to highlight the advantages or positive outcomes of a specific action, substance, or situation.

consistent

C2

The quality of achieving a level of performance which does not vary over time, or the state of being coherent and not contradictory in logical or behavioral terms. Physically, it refers to the degree of thickness, firmness, or viscosity found in a substance.

constitutional

C2

Relating to the fundamental principles or established laws that govern a state or organization. It can also refer to an individual's physical health or inherent temperament.

contextual

B2

Relating to the circumstances or setting in which something exists or occurs. It describes information that helps explain the meaning of an event, statement, or idea by looking at its surroundings.

contract

C1

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

contractor

C1

A person or company that performs work or provides goods and services under a specific legal agreement. Unlike a regular employee, a contractor is usually hired for a specific project or a fixed period of time as an independent entity.

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