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Meaning of absence makes the heart grow fonder | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

One feels more love or affection for those one loves when parted from them.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Deutsch dem Auge fern, dem Herzen nah willst du gelten, mach dich selten
Español la ausencia hace crecer el cariño nadie sabe lo que tiene hasta que lo pierde
Français chose rarement vue est plus chère loin des yeux, près du cœur un peu d'absence fait grand bien
Italiano la lontananza avvicina i cuori
Nederlands afwezigheid versterkt de liefde
Português longe dos olhos, perto do coração
Русский от разлу́ки любо́вь горяче́й

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

absente reo absit invidia absque hoc absque impetitione vasti AC ac etiam

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