yearn in French
yearn in French is regretter, languir — yearn means to have a deep, often wistful longing for something or someone.
yearn in French
regretter
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.
languir
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.
What does "yearn" mean?
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verb To have a deep, often wistful longing for something or someone.
"She yearned to see her family again after years abroad."
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yearn in a sentence
- She yearned to see her family again after years abroad.
- He yearned for the simpler life he'd left behind.
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What is "yearn" in French?
"yearn" in French is regretter, languir. yearn means: To have a deep, often wistful longing for something or someone.
How do you use "yearn" in a sentence?
Example: "She yearned to see her family again after years abroad." In French, "yearn" is regretter, languir.
Are there other ways to say "yearn" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "yearn": regretter, languir.
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