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    Longeant (en. Longing)

    /lõ.ʒɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Qualifies something that extends along.
    A long road follows the edge of the river.
    Une route longeante suit le bord de la rivière.
    Refers to something that is located or moves along.
    The trees along the road provide shade.
    Les arbres longeants la route apportent de l'ombre.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'longer' with the suffix '-ing', indicating a continuous action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to longe a road
    To follow the path of a road.
    longer une route
    to longe a platform
    To move along a platform.
    longer un quai
    to longe a wall
    To be located or to move along a wall.
    longer un mur

    Related Words

    to longe
    To go along, to follow the contour of.
    longer
    long
    Stretched in one dimension.
    long
    longitudinal
    Concerning length, in the sense of length.
    longitudinal

    Slang Meanings

    To lag behind
    He is always lagging, he never catches the bus on time.
    Il est toujours longeant, il n'attrape jamais le bus à l'heure.
    To go around
    We have to take the long way to reach the new gym.
    On doit faire le longeant pour atteindre la nouvelle salle de sport.