protracted (proʊˈtræktɪd)

adjective
/prəˈtræktɪd/
prolongé (prolonge)

Signification

Lasting for a long time or longer than expected.
Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.
Traduction de la signification
Qui dure longtemps ou plus longtemps que prévu.
Qui dure longtemps ou plus longtemps que prévu.

Phrases d'exemple

The negotiation turned into a protracted process.

La négociation s'est transformée en un processus prolongé.
La negociation s'est transformee en un processus prolonge.

The negotiations were protracted over months.

Les négociations ont duré des mois.
Les négociations ont duré des mois.

Synonymes

lengthy, prolonged, drawn-out, extended
Entrée 1
lengthy, prolonged, drawn-out, extended
Entrée 2
lengthy, extended

Antonymes

short, brief, quick
Entrée 1
short, brief, quick
Entrée 2
brief, short

Collocations

protracted conflict, protracted negotiation, protracted delay

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