À la longue
Example: À la longue, ce travail devient vraiment fatigant.
Definition
"À la longue" is a French expression meaning 'over a long period of time' or 'in the long run.' It indicates that something will happen or become apparent after an extended duration, often implying gradual change or consequence, as in: "À la longue, ce travail devient vraiment fatigant."
Etymology
The phrase "À la longue" comes from French, combining "à" meaning 'at' or 'to,' and "la longue," the feminine form of 'long,' referring to an extended time. It literally translates to 'at the long,' evolving to mean 'in the long run' in English.
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