How is the word être long translated from French to English

English translation
take long
phrase

Demander beaucoup de temps.

To need a lot of time.

Examples with “être long”

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  • Ce ne sera pas long. — It will not take long.

  • La réunion va traîner en longueur aujourd'hui. — The meeting will take long today.

  • Le trajet est-il long en train ? — Does the trip take long by train?

  • Pourquoi cela traîne-t-il toujours en longueur ? — Why does this always take long to finish?

  • J'espère que l'entretien ne sera pas long. — I hope the interview doesn't take long.

  • Ne traîne pas en longueur avec tes réponses. — Please don't take long with your responses.

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