French Phrase
Non, la gare est plus loin.
Meaning
This phrase is used to correct a misconception about the location of a train station. It uses the comparative 'plus loin' to indicate that the destination requires more travel than currently expected.
When to use
Use this when giving directions or correcting someone who thinks they have already reached the station. It is a common response when a traveler points to the wrong building or underestimates the distance.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Nonla gareestplus loin
La gare
The word for train station is feminine in French, so it always takes the feminine article 'la'.
Plus loin
This is a comparative adverbial phrase. 'Plus' means 'more' and 'loin' means 'far', together meaning 'further'.
🗨In Conversation
Est-ce que la gare est derrière ce bâtiment ?
Is the train station behind this building?
Non, la gare est plus loin.
No, the train station is further away.
✕Common Mistakes
Non, la gare est plus loin de.
Do not use 'de' at the end of the sentence; 'plus loin' stands alone when the reference point is implied.
Non, la gare est beaucoup loin.
Use 'plus' to mean 'further' or 'bien plus' for 'much further' instead of 'beaucoup'.
↔Alternatives
C'est un peu plus loin.
It is a little further.
La gare se trouve plus loin d'ici.
The station is located further from here.
Cultural Tip
In France, 'la gare' specifically refers to a train station, whereas 'le métro' is used for the subway. When providing directions, French speakers often use landmarks, so you might hear this phrase followed by a specific street or monument.