marathon

le marathon
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. marathon
Mon frère a fait le marathon de New York l'année dernière.My brother ran the New York marathon last year.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(grueling experience)
a. marathon
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Ma journée a été un vrai marathon avec toutes ces réunions les unes à la suite des autres.My day has been a real marathon with all the back-to-back meetings.
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