long
long
lɑ:ng
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British pronunciation
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Définition et signification de « long » en anglais

01

long, longue

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them
long definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The long stretch of highway seemed to go on forever as we drove through the desert.
La longue étendue de l'autoroute semblait s'étendre à l'infini alors que nous traversions le désert.
02

long, longue

(of a piece clothing) extending to the full length of the legs or arms
long definition and meaning
example
Exemples
For the hiking trip, she packed long sleeves to protect her arms from the sun.
Pour la randonnée, elle a emballé des manches longues pour protéger ses bras du soleil.
03

grand, de haute taille

(of a person) having a greater than average height
long definition and meaning
InformalInformal
example
Exemples
The long model walked gracefully down the runway.
Le modèle grand a marché avec grâce sur le podium.
04

long, allongé

(of vowels or syllables) pronounced for a longer duration
example
Exemples
The teacher explained that the long syllable in “ amazing ” is the second one.
Le professeur a expliqué que la syllabe longue dans « amazing » est la deuxième.
05

long, nombreux

large in number or amount
example
Exemples
The novel features a long cast of characters, each with a unique backstory.
Le roman présente une longue distribution de personnages, chacun avec une histoire unique.
06

long, étendu

(of a piece of writing) containing a large number of pages or words
example
Exemples
The professor assigned a long report on climate change, expecting detailed analysis and research.
Le professeur a assigné un long rapport sur le changement climatique, attendant une analyse et une recherche détaillées.
07

long, prolongé

persisting or continuing for an extensive period of time
example
Exemples
After a long wait, the concert finally started, much to the excitement of the crowd.
Après une longue attente, le concert a enfin commencé, à la grande excitation de la foule.
08

long, à long terme

(of a position, shares, bonds, etc.) bought with the expectation that their value will increase over time

bullish

example
Exemples
Investors who are long in the market benefit from rising stock prices.
Les investisseurs qui sont longs sur le marché bénéficient de la hausse des cours des actions.
09

long, lointain

reaching far into the future, often involving deep or distant considerations
example
Exemples
Her long thoughts about her career helped her set ambitious goals.
Ses longues réflexions sur sa carrière l'ont aidée à se fixer des objectifs ambitieux.
10

long, peu probable

(of odds, etc.) reflecting or indicating a low likelihood of success or occurrence
example
Exemples
How long are the odds of finding a needle in a haystack?
Quelles sont les chances longues de trouver une aiguille dans une botte de foin ?
11

allongé, dilué

(of drinks) mixed with a significant amount of nonalcoholic liquid, such as soda
example
Exemples
The bartender served a long drink, combining gin with a generous amount of soda.
Le barman a servi un long drink, mélangeant du gin avec une quantité généreuse de soda.
12

long, lointain

(of a sport's ball, pass, shot, etc.) traveling a considerable distance, often beyond what was expected or intended
example
Exemples
The golfer 's drive was long, sending the ball well down the fairway.
Le coup du golfeur était long, envoyant la balle loin sur le fairway.
13

long, trop fort

(of a kick, shot, pass, etc.) exceeding the intended distance and causing the ball to go beyond the designated play area
example
Exemples
The basketball player's long shot missed the hoop and went out of bounds, turning over possession to the opposing team.
Le tir long du joueur de basket a manqué le panier et est sorti des limites, donnant la possession à l'équipe adverse.
14

long, prolongé

involving a noticeable and prolonged exhalation or inhalation of breath
example
Exemples
With a long sigh, he sank into the armchair, feeling the stress of the day slowly ebb away.
Avec un long soupir, il s'affaissa dans le fauteuil, sentant le stress de la journée s'estomper lentement.
01

longtemps, longue

for a great amount of time
long definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The movie ran long into the night.
Le film a duré longtemps dans la nuit.
02

longuement, pendant longtemps

in a manner that lasts throughout a specified period of time
example
Exemples
The exhibit will be open all winter long, showcasing various contemporary artworks.
L'exposition sera ouverte tout l'hiver durant, présentant diverses œuvres d'art contemporain.
03

longtemps, bien

used to refer to a moment in time that is significantly earlier or later than a specific event or point
example
Exemples
He felt nostalgic for the summer vacation long after it had ended.
Il s'est senti nostalgique des vacances d'été longtemps après qu'elles se soient terminées.
04

longuement, loin

over a great distance from one point to another
example
Exemples
The river flows long from the mountains all the way to the sea.
La rivière coule longuement des montagnes jusqu'à la mer.
05

trop loin, au-delà

in a manner that exceeds the intended target or distance
example
Exemples
She kicked the soccer ball long, sending it past her teammate.
Elle a frappé le ballon de football loin, l'envoyant au-delà de son coéquipier.
06

trop loin

in a manner that goes too far, extending beyond designated play area
example
Exemples
He threw the ball long, missing the receiver by several
Il a lancé le ballon loin, manquant le receveur de plusieurs mètres.
to long
01

avoir très envie de

to strongly want something, especially when it is not likely to happen soon
Transitive: to long to do sth | to long for sth
to long definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The artist longs to express their creativity without constraints.
L'artiste aspire à exprimer sa créativité sans contraintes.
Long
01

titres à long terme, instruments financiers à long terme

financial instruments with an extended maturity period, often used for stable, long-term investments
example
Exemples
The demand for longs increased as investors sought safer investments during economic uncertainty.
La demande pour les longs a augmenté alors que les investisseurs recherchaient des investissements plus sûrs pendant l'incertitude économique.
02

un investisseur haussier, un trader haussier

an investor or trader who buys securities or commodities with the expectation that their value will rise over time
example
Exemples
Longs in the commodity market are betting that the demand for oil will drive prices higher in the future.
Les longs sur le marché des matières premières parient que la demande de pétrole fera monter les prix à l'avenir.
03

longue durée, long terme

a lengthy period of time
example
Exemples
It had been a long since the city last saw such a heavy snowfall.
Cela faisait longtemps que la ville n'avait pas vu une telle chute de neige.
04

grande taille, longueur

a clothing size designed specifically for tall people, characterized by extended length in sleeves and legs
example
Exemples
The store 's new collection includes a variety of longs to cater to taller customers.
La nouvelle collection du magasin comprend une variété de tailles longues pour répondre aux besoins des clients plus grands.
05

un long, une tonalité longue

a prolonged auditory signal, such as an extended beep in Morse code
example
Exemples
The code for SOS in Morse consists of three shorts, three longs, and three shorts.
Le code pour SOS en Morse consiste en trois courts, trois longs et trois courts.
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