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n. A tedious passage in a work of literature or performing art: "longueurs and passages of meretricious vulgarity” ( Stephen Schiff).

n. A lengthy passage in a dramatic or literary work, especially a dull or tedious one; a period of boredom.

n. Something that is long-drawn-out and tedious, as a passage in a book.

n. a period of dullness or boredom (especially in a work of literature or performing art)

"He furnishes handholds and issues both exhortations and admonitions: Readers are told, in effect, that there will be passages of extreme difficulty and complexity (and of plain longueur), but they are simultaneously assured that the effort will be rewarding and worthwhile."

duration    continuance   

cime    demie    bravoure    largeur    lieue    perte    jeunesse    profondeur    hauteur    armee