long

long
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. long
We have a long way to go before we get home.Nous avons encore un long chemin à parcourir avant d'arriver chez nous.
a. long
The TV show was so long that I fell asleep.L'émission de télé était si longue que je me suis endormi.
a. long
The vowel in the word "be" is a long vowel.La voyelle du mot « be » est une voyelle longue.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. longtemps
I don't plan to stay long.Je ne compte pas rester longtemps.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. avoir très envie de
I long to be back in your arms.J'ai très envie de me retrouver dans tes bras.
b. attendre avec impatience
I long for the day when no one has a hidden agenda.J'attends avec impatience le jour où personne n'aura d'intentions cachées.
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