longueur
length
The French word 'longueur' is used similar to the English word 'length'. It can be used in various contexts such as describing the size of an object, the duration of an event or the amount of text. It's also used in mathematical and scientific terms to specify dimensions.
Example sentences using: longueur
La longueur de ce pont est impressionnante.
The length of this bridge is impressive.
This sentence demonstrates how to describe the size of an object, particularly length, using 'longueur'. It's not uncommon to use 'longueur' in this sense while describing objects like bridges, roads, etc.
Je dois mesurer la longueur de cette table.
I have to measure the length of this table.
This sentence is an example of using 'longueur' in a practical sense, when one needs to measure something. 'Longueur' denotes the dimension of an object from end to end. Here, it's used to indicate the measurement task of the table's length.
La longueur de son discours m'a fatigué.
The length of his speech made me tired.
This sentence utilizes 'longueur' to describe a time-bound event - in this case, a speech. The 'longueur' signifies the long duration of the speech that resulted in fatigue. Thus, 'longueur' can also be used to represent the time duration of an event or action.