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    Longs (en. Long)

    /lɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Designating something that is extended in length.
    These hairs are very long.
    Ces cheveux sont très longs.
    Used to describe a prolonged period of time.
    It was a long wait.
    C'était une attente longue.
    Relates to a significant distance.
    The path is long to the mountain.
    Le chemin est long jusqu'à la montagne.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'longus', meaning 'long'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    long and winding
    Which extends in a complex and difficult way.
    long et tortueux
    long as a day without bread
    Refers to something very long and boring.
    long comme un jour sans pain
    to have long arms
    To be able to easily reach or touch things.
    avoir de longs bras

    Related Words

    elongated
    Which has been made longer.
    allongé
    length
    Measure of the dimension of an object from one end to the other.
    longueur

    Slang Meanings

    Something boring or that lasts too long.
    That meeting was really long.
    Cette réunion était vraiment longue.
    Can refer to an exaggerated duration of time.
    It's long, I'm going to get bored.
    C'est long, je vais m'ennuyer.