Longues (en. Long)

[lɔ̃ɡ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Having a significant length.

The strings of this guitar are very long.

Les cordes de cette guitare sont très longues.

Extending over time.

Summer days are longer.

Les journées d'été sont plus longues.

Evoking an extended period.

It took him many long years to succeed.

Il lui a fallu de longues années pour réussir.

From Latin 'longus', meaning 'long'.

long nights

Period of time when darkness predominates.

longues nuits

long waits

Extended time of waiting.

longues attentes

long walks

Hikes or travels over long distances.

longues marches

length

Measure of the distance or time of an object or event.

longueur

elongated

Which has been extended or elongated.

allongé

lengthily

In a prolonged manner or for a long time.

longuement

Long discussions

We had lengthy discussions about the project.

On a eu de longues discussions à propos du projet.

Long vacations

This summer, I plan to take a long vacation.

Cet été, je prévois de prendre de longues vacances.