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linger on

UK
/ˈlɪŋɡə rɒn/
US
/ˈlɪŋɡər ɑn/

Translations

linger onverb
lingered on
Past Simple
lingered on
Past Participle
lingering on
Gerund
UK
/ˈlɪŋɡə rɒn/
US
/ˈlɪŋɡər ɑn/
persisterContinuer à exister ou à se faire sentir plus longtemps que prévu.
The scent of her perfume lingered on in the room long after she had left.
Le parfum de son parfum a persisté dans la pièce longtemps après son départ.
s'attarder surPasser beaucoup de temps sur quelque chose, avec lenteur ou en prenant son temps.
He lingered on the last few pages of the book, savoring every word.
Il s'est attardé sur les dernières pages du livre, savourant chaque mot.
s'attarderRester plus longtemps que nécessaire dans un lieu.
She lingered on at the party, enjoying the music and conversation.
Elle s'est attardée à la fête, appréciant la musique et la conversation.
Synonyms
remain
stick around
hang around
stay
loiter
tarry
dawdle

Definitions

linger onverb
To remain in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave.
She lingered on at the party, enjoying the music and conversation.
To persist or continue to exist, often longer than expected.
The scent of her perfume lingered on in the room long after she had left.
To spend a long time over something, especially in a leisurely or relaxed manner.
He lingered on the last few pages of the book, savoring every word.
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