long

This is the 243rd most frequent French word.


long

"Long" in French means "long" or "lengthy" in English.


Here, 'long' functions as an adjective describing the noun 'chemin' (road), referring to its length in distance.

Le chemin jusqu'à la maison est long.

The road to the house is long.


In this sentence, 'long' is used as an adjective modifying 'moment,' indicating an extended period of time.

Cela a pris un long moment.

It took a long moment.


Here, 'longs' is the plural form of the adjective 'long,' agreeing with the plural noun 'cheveux' (hair), and refers to the length of her hair.

Ses cheveux étaient longs et soyeux.

Her hair was long and silky.