Loigner
Loigner, correctly written éloigner in modern French, is a verb that means to move away or to create distance. It can describe a physical act of taking something away from another object, or a figurative distancing, such as separating people, ideas, or situations. The reflexive form s'éloigner means to distance oneself or to drift apart.
Etymology and form: The modern form éloigner derives from Old French loigner and is related to the
Conjugation and usage: As a regular -er verb, éloigner follows the standard endings in the present tense:
Examples: Il a éloigné le chien du balcon. Elle s'éloigne de ses anciennes amitiés. Les regards se
See also: synonyms such as écarter, tenir à distance; related noun loignement or éloignement, meaning the act