Example: Je pense qu'on en aura pour longtemps avant la fin du projet.
Definition
"En avoir pour longtemps" is a French expression meaning to expect something to take a long time or to last for a prolonged period. It indicates that the duration of an event or task will be extended, as in the example: 'Je pense qu'on en aura pour longtemps avant la fin du projet.'
The expression "en avoir pour longtemps" literally translates to 'to have for a long time.' It combines the pronoun 'en' referring to a quantity or portion, with 'avoir' meaning 'to have,' and 'longtemps' meaning 'a long time.' This phrase has evolved in French to colloquially express the expectation of a lengthy duration, especially regarding tasks or events.
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