French · Emotions & Descriptions
"Long" in French: long / longue
long / longue
Long in French is long before masculine nouns and longue before feminine ones: un long voyage, une longue journée. Plus long means longer.
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How to pronounce long / longue
Say it
lon / LONG
/lɔ̃/ /lɔ̃ɡ/
Long: lon with a nasal on (the g is usually silent). Longue: LONG with a sounded g-ish finish.
"Long" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| long / longue | long Default adjective. | Default adjective. |
| plus long | longer Comparisons. | Comparisons. |
| depuis longtemps | for a long time Duration. | Duration. |
| à long terme | long-term Plans. | Plans. |
How to use long / longue in real life
- 1Travel
C'est un long trajet en train.
It's a long train journey.
Long + masculine trajet.
- 2Queue
Il y a une longue file devant le musée.
There's a long line in front of the museum.
Longue + feminine file.
- 3Hair
Elle a les cheveux longs.
She has long hair.
Longs agrees with cheveux.
Mistakes English speakers make with long / longue
Incorrect: Une long journée.
Correct: Une longue journée.
Feminine nouns take longue.
Incorrect: Un longue film.
Correct: Un long film.
Masculine nouns take long.
Good to know
Longtemps is a separate word for "a long time": ça fait longtemps. Learners sometimes invent *longtempsement — stick with longtemps or une longue période.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a movie
ChatPal
Tu veux un film court ou un long film ?
Do you want a short film or a long one?
You
Un long film, j'ai le temps.
A long film — I've got time.
ChatPal
OK, celui-ci dure presque trois heures.
OK, this one runs almost three hours.
You
Parfait pour ce soir.
Perfect for tonight.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Long" in French
How do you say long in French?
Long (m) / longue (f).
When do I use longue?
With feminine nouns: une longue rue.
How do you say for a long time?
Depuis longtemps / ça fait longtemps.
How do you pronounce long?
Nasal lon; longue sounds more like LONG.
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