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lingering over

/ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ ˈəʊvə/

/ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ ˈoʊvər/

linger oververb

lingering over

ing-form

lingered over

Past Simple

lingered over

Past Participle

lingering over

ing-form

/ˈlɪŋɡə ˈəʊvə/

/ˈlɪŋɡər ˈoʊvər/

Translations

s'attarder surEmploi courant pour indiquer qu’on passe beaucoup de temps sur quelque chose, avec attention ou plaisir.

She lingered over her coffee, savoring every sip while reading her book.

Elle s'est attardée sur son café, savourant chaque gorgée en lisant son livre.

Additional translations

hésiter àAu sens de temporiser ou de tarder à prendre une décision.

Definitions

To spend a long time on something, especially because it is enjoyable or interesting.

She lingered over her coffee, savoring every sip while reading her book.

To delay or hesitate in doing something, often due to indecision or reluctance.

He lingered over the decision, unsure of which option to choose.

Synonyms

hang around