Sentence examples of "long term" in English

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I suppose it's different when you think about it over the long term. Je suppose que c'est différent quand tu y penses à long terme.

I visited the town for the first time in a long time. J'ai visité la ville pour la première fois depuis longtemps.

In the strict sense of the term, a true democracy has never existed, and never will exist. It is against natural order that the great number should govern and that the few should be governed. À prendre le terme dans la rigueur de l’acception, il n’a jamais existé de véritable démocratie, et il n’en existera jamais. Il est contre l’ordre naturel que le grand nombre gouverne et que le petit soit gouverné.

It doesn't take very long. Ça ne prend pas beaucoup de temps.

I've been very busy since the new term started. J'ai été très occupé depuis le début du nouveau mandat.

It will not be long before he recovers from his illness. Il devrait bientôt guérir de sa maladie.

I have one textbook for each class that I have this term, so it is very heavy. J'ai un cahier pour chaque cours auquel je vais ce semestre. Ils sont très lourds.

Long skirts are in fashion. Les jupes longues sont à la mode.

'Radioactivity' is a chemistry term. "Radioactivité" est un terme de la chimie.

Waiting for too long for a late guest is a lack of consideration towards those guests who are present. Attendre trop longtemps un convive retardataire est un manque d'égards pour tous ceux qui sont présents.

Most students are doing preparation for the term examination. La plupart des étudiants se préparent pour les examens finaux.

How much distance could you accept in a long distance relationship? Jusqu'à quelle distance pourrais-tu accepter une relation à distance ?

In all likelihood, the president will serve a second term. En toute probabilité, le président exercera un second mandat.

Dinosaurs died out a very long time ago. Les dinosaures ont disparu il y a fort longtemps.

The short term contract employees were dismissed without notice. Les intérimaires ont été renvoyés sans préavis.

There followed a long silence. Suivit un long silence.

Your marks were well below average this term. Tes notes étaient bien en bas de la moyenne ce semestre.

I hope we don't have to wait for too long. J'espère que nous n'aurons pas à attendre trop longtemps.

The second term came to an end yesterday. Le deuxième trimestre s'est terminé hier.

I don't care as long as you are happy. Je m'en fous, du moment que tu es heureux.

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