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graceful estuary
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Hey Tobey chatcoucou
There are differences in both your questions, I’ll start with Selon and au gré de

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Short answer
"Selon" is about something being dependent on a source or condition, while "au gré de" focuses on variability or discretion.
Long Answer
"Selon" means "according to" or "depending on" and is used to refer to something based on a specific source, opinion, or condition. "Selon la météo, il va pleuvoir demain”. Selon can also mean "in accordance with" or "as per."
"Au gré de" means "at the discretion of," "at the mercy of," or "according to the wishes of." It suggests variability or something being subject to someone's preference or to external factors. ”Les activités varieront au gré des participants”. It often implies a sense of flexibility or being subject to changes based on circumstances or someone's will

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Long answer for distance and éloignement :p
La distance refers to the measurable space between two points. It's a neutral term used to talk about physical distance in a straightforward, objective way for example la distance entre Paris et Lyon est de 465 kilomètres [i googled it just for this example;)]
L'éloignement carries a more subjective or qualitative sense of distance, often implying separation or the act of moving away. It can refer to both physical and emotional distance

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"L'éloignement de sa famille lui pèse beaucoup"

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L'éloignement can also imply a sense of detachment or the process of becoming distant, either physically or emotionally

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This is the last point I’ll make because I’m typing too much.
Super short answer
La distance is a straightforward measurement of space, whereas l'éloignement often implies a process of moving away or a sense of separation, with a possible emotional or subjective nuance