yearning in French
yearning in French is aspiration, envie — yearning means a deep, wistful longing for something.
yearning in French
aspiration
A wistful or melancholy longing.
envie
A wistful or melancholy longing.
What does "yearning" mean?
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noun A deep, wistful longing for something.
"A yearning for home crept over him as winter set in."
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yearning in a sentence
- A yearning for home crept over him as winter set in.
- She had a yearning to see her long-lost sister again.
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What is "yearning" in French?
"yearning" in French is aspiration, envie. yearning means: A deep, wistful longing for something.
How do you use "yearning" in a sentence?
Example: "A yearning for home crept over him as winter set in." In French, "yearning" is aspiration, envie.
Are there other ways to say "yearning" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "yearning": aspiration, envie.
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