long

• Qui a une grande dimension dans le sens de la longueur, ou qui dure un temps considérable du début à la fin.

Describes something that measures a great distance or duration from beginning to end.

1. Extended in lengthA1formal

   Having great length or duration; not short.

   long (dans l'espace)

   • She has long hair.
   • The movie was very long.
   • He took a long walk in the park.

   Synonymesdrawn-outelongatedextendedextensivelengthwayslengthylong-lastingprolongedprotractedstretched

   Antonymesbriefshort

2. Extended in timeA1formal

   Taking a lot of time; lasting for a considerable period.

   Long (dans le temps)

   • It's been a long day.
   • The meeting was too long.
   • We waited a long time for the bus.

   Synonymesdrawn-outextendedlengthylingeringprolongedprotractedsustainedtime-consuming

   Antonymesbriefshort

3. Intense desireB1informal

   Having a strong wish or desire for something.

   Désirer ardemment

   • I'm long for some peace and quiet.
   • She is long to see her family again.
   • He was long for adventure after years in the office.

• Adverbe signifiant « pendant un temps étendu » ou « sur une période prolongée ». Sert à décrire la durée d’une action.

An adverb meaning "for a long time" or "over an extended period." It is used to describe the duration of an action and is identical in form to the adjective.

1. For a long timeA2formal

   For an extended period of time.

   Longtemps

   • I have been waiting long for the bus.
   • She has lived there long.
   • How long have you known him?

   Synonymesat lengthlengthilyprotractedly

   Antonymesbrieflymomentarilyshortly

2. Far into the past or futureB1formal

   Referring to a distant point in time.

   longtemps (dans le futur ou le passé)

   • It happened long ago.
   • The tradition goes back long before our time.
   • We won't see each other again for long.

   Synonymesdeepfarwell

   Antonymesbrieflyshortly

• Verbe exprimant un fort désir ou une nostalgie profonde pour quelque chose ou quelqu'un, souvent avec une nuance d'impatience ou de mélancolie.

A verb used to express a strong desire or yearning for something or someone.

1. To yearn or desire stronglyB2formal

   To have a strong wish or desire for something, especially something absent or lost.

   aspirer à, désirer ardemment

   • She longed for her childhood home.
   • He longed to see his family again.
   • They longed for the days of peace and quiet.

   Synonymesachecovetcravedesirehankerhungerpinethirstwishyearn

   Antonymesdisdainscornspurn

2. To pine or craveC1informal

   To feel a prolonged desire or emotional attachment.

   Languir (de)

   • I long for a vacation by the sea.
   • The children longed for their parents' return.
   • She longed to be free from her responsibilities.

   Synonymesachecovetcravedesirehankerhungerpinethirstwishyearn

   Antonymesabhordespisedisdainrepelscornspurn