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lingers

/ˈlɪŋɡərz/

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verb

S'attarder, traîner

To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so; to loiter.

Examples :

"The smell of freshly baked bread lingers in the kitchen long after the oven is turned off. "

L'odeur du pain fraîchement cuit s'attarde dans la cuisine longtemps après l'arrêt du four.

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verb

Persister, s'éteindre peu à peu

To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.

Examples :

"The old tree, struck by lightning years ago, still lingers in the garden, slowly losing its branches each season. "

Le vieil arbre, frappé par la foudre il y a des années, persiste encore dans le jardin, perdant lentement ses branches à chaque saison.

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verb

Réfléchir, méditer

(often followed by on) To consider or contemplate for a period of time; to engage in analytic thinking or discussion.

Examples :

"The student lingers on the difficult math problem, trying to find a solution. "

L'étudiant réfléchit au problème de mathématiques difficile, essayant de trouver une solution.

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