A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Two blocks away" in French
Say 'à deux rues de là' to tell someone something is two streets away in France.
à deux rues de là
ah duh ROO duh lahneutral
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Use this when asking for or giving directions in a city or town. It's perfect for indicating a short walking distance that isn't right next door but isn't far either.
Alternatives
- à deux pasUse this for something very close, almost within a stone's throw.
- à quelques centaines de mètresUse this when you want to be more precise about the distance in meters.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'rues'
Make sure to pronounce the 'u' sound clearly, like 'ew' in 'few', and don't pronounce the final 's'.
Forgetting 'de là'
The 'de là' is essential to mean 'away' or 'from there'; omitting it changes the meaning.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How far is 'deux rues' in France?
It generally means two street crossings away, implying a short walk. Think of it as a couple of blocks in American English.
Can I use 'deux rues' for driving?
It's primarily for walking distances. For driving, you might use 'quelques minutes' or a specific street name.
What if it's only one street away?
You would say 'à une rue de là' for one street away.
