longuement
at length · for a long time
De façon qui prend beaucoup de temps ou qui dure longtemps.
"Longuement" is an adverb in French that means "at length" or "for a long time." It is used to describe actions or events that last a long duration or are done with great detail or thoroughness.
For example:
- "Il a parlé longuement de son projet." (He spoke at length about his project.)
- "Ils ont longuement réfléchi avant de prendre une décision." (They thought for a long time before making a decision.)
Synonyms and nuances:
- "Longtemps": Also means "for a long time," but refers more simply to the duration without emphasizing the thoroughness. For example, "Il a attendu longtemps" means "He waited a long time."
- "À fond": Means "thoroughly" or "deeply," focusing on the depth or thoroughness rather than the duration.
- "Longuement" combines both ideas: duration and detailed or careful attention.
So, "longuement" emphasizes that something was done both over a significant period and with attention to detail.
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Examples
Elle parle longuement avec sa mère.adverb
She talks at length with her mother.
Nous avons réfléchi longuement à cette question.adverb
We thought at length about this question.
Ils ont discuté longuement avant de prendre une décision.adverb
They talked at length before making a decision.
Le professeur a expliqué longuement la leçon aux élèves.adverb
The teacher explained the lesson to the students at length.
Il a regardé longuement le ciel avant de rentrer chez lui.adverb
He looked at the sky for a long time before going back home.
Les enfants ont joué longuement dans le jardin.adverb
The children played for a long time in the garden.
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