🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

relation à long terme

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ʁelɑsjɔ̃ a lɑ̃ tɛʁm

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Long-Term Relationship/lɔːŋ tɜːrm rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Ils ont une relation à long terme."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A romantic relationship that is intended to last for a significant period of time, often characterized by emotional commitment and mutual support.

    "After dating for several years, they decided to enter into a long-term relationship."
  2. 2

    A partnership between individuals that involves a deep emotional connection and often includes shared responsibilities and goals.

    "They built a long-term relationship based on trust and understanding."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'long-term relationship' combines 'long-term', which originates from the early 20th century, derived from the combination of 'long' (Old English 'lang') meaning extended duration, and 'term' (Latin 'terminus') meaning a fixed period. 'Relationship' comes from the Latin 'relatio', meaning a connection or bond, evolving in English usage to denote interpersonal connections.

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