French Phrase
C'est à environ 10 miles.
Meaning
The sentence tells the listener that something is roughly ten miles away from the speaker. It combines the identification "C'est" with the preposition "à" for distance, the adverb "environ" for approximation, and the English unit "miles".
When to use
Use this phrase when giving directions, describing how far a town, landmark, or venue is, especially in informal conversation or when your audience is comfortable with English distance units.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estàenviron10miles.
C'est
Contraction of "ce + est" used to identify or point out something.
à (distance)
Preposition "à" introduces the distance from the speaker.
environ
Adverb meaning "approximately"; placed before the number.
Numbers in French
Numbers below 100 are usually written out in words (e.g., "dix").
miles (foreign unit)
When using English units, the word stays invariable and is pronounced in French style.
🗨In Conversation
Où se trouve le parc ?
Where is the park?
C'est à environ 10 miles.
It's about 10 miles away.
✕Common Mistakes
C'est à environ 10 miles.
Numbers under 100 are usually written out as words (e.g., "dix").
C'est environ à 10 miles.
The adverb "environ" must come before the number, not after the preposition.
C'est à 10 miles environ.
While understandable, the natural order is "à environ 10 miles".
↔Alternatives
C'est à peu près 10 miles.
It's roughly 10 miles.
C'est à environ 16 kilomètres.
It's about 16 kilometres.
C'est à dix miles à peu près.
It's about ten miles.
Cultural Tip
In France the metric system is standard, so locals would normally say "C'est à environ 16 kilomètres". Using "miles" is common when speaking with tourists from the US or UK, or in contexts where English units are preferred. Remember to place "environ" before the number, not after the preposition.