marathon

• Nom désignant une course à pied de 42,195 kilomètres, ou par extension toute épreuve ou entreprise longue et difficile.

A noun referring to a long-distance footrace of 26 miles 385 yards, or any extended and challenging undertaking.

1. Long-distance footraceA2formalsport

   A footrace of 26 miles 385 yards (42.195 kilometers), typically run on roads.

   Course de fond de 42,195 km

   • She trained for months to run her first marathon.
   • The Boston Marathon is one of the most famous races in the world.
   • He finished the marathon in just over three hours.

2. Long and arduous undertakingB2informal

   Any activity or event that requires great endurance, effort, and lasts a long time.

   Marathon (au sens figuré)

   • Writing a novel was a marathon of creativity and discipline.
   • The all-night study session felt like a marathon.
   • Completing the project on time turned into a real marathon.

   Synonymeschallengegrindhaullaborordealslogstruggletrektrial

   Antonymesbreatherjogsnapsprintwalk