linger in French
linger in French is stagner, perdurer, persister — linger means to stay in a place longer than necessary, often reluctant to leave.
linger in French
stagner
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
perdurer
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
persister
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
rester
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
s'incruster
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
s'installer
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
s'éteindre
(intransitive) To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.
What does "linger" mean?
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verb To stay in a place longer than necessary, often reluctant to leave.
"We lingered over coffee long after the meal was finished."
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verb To continue to exist or persist for longer than expected, especially before fading away.
"Doubts about the decision lingered for years."
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linger in a sentence
- We lingered over coffee long after the meal was finished.
- A faint smell of smoke lingered in the room.
- Doubts about the decision lingered for years.
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What is "linger" in French?
"linger" in French is stagner, perdurer, persister. linger means: To stay in a place longer than necessary, often reluctant to leave.
How do you use "linger" in a sentence?
Example: "We lingered over coffee long after the meal was finished." In French, "linger" is stagner, perdurer, persister.
Are there other ways to say "linger" in French?
Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "linger": stagner, perdurer, persister, rester, s'incruster, s'installer.
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