English–French

“long for” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/lɑ̃giʁ/

Example

Elle languit de son pays.

She longs for her country.

Illustration for languir (long for)

How to say “long for” in French

“Long for” in French is languir.

A long-held pull toward something absent, with the feeling of fading while waiting.

Full entry for languir: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with languir

Je languis de revoir ma famille.

I long to see my family again.

Tips for using languir

  • In modern French, languir often sounds literary or formal, while manquer à and avoir envie de are more common in everyday speech.

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