long

long
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. long
The bridge stretching across the river was particularly long.Le pont qui enjambait le fleuve était particulièrement long.
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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