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longer
UK
/ˈlɒŋɡə/
US
/ˈlɔŋɡər/
Translations
longers
pl
UK
/ˈlɒŋ.ə/
US
/ˈlɔːŋ.ɚ/
Functions as a countable common noun in rare but attested uses.
The photographer screwed a lens longer onto the camera to achieve the desired framing.
Le photographe a vissé une rallonge d’objectif sur l’appareil pour obtenir le cadrage souhaité.
Additional translations
longer
Comp.
longer
Comp.
longest
Super.
UK
/lɒŋ/
US
/lɔŋ/
She wore a long dress that reached the floor.
Elle portait une longue robe qui touchait le sol.
She wore a long dress that reached the floor.
Elle portait une longue robe qui touchait le sol.
longer
Used to indicate that something has been the case for a lengthy period of time.
He has long believed that honesty is essential.
Il croit depuis longtemps que l'honnêteté est essentielle.
Additional translations
Synonyms
for ages
for a long while
for some time
for an extended period
for a considerable time
for ages on end
for a long time
Definitions
Ever the inveterate longer after distant horizons, he rarely stayed home.
The photographer screwed a lens longer onto the camera to achieve the desired framing.
She wore a long dress that reached the floor.
It was a long meeting that stretched into the evening.
He took a long vacation to relax and unwind.
The long journey across the country was exhausting.
He has long believed that honesty is essential.
The migrating birds flew long across the open sea.