languir
to languish, to pine for
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/lɑ̃.ɡiʁ/
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Cultural Note
'Languir' evokes a slow, aching desire — the romantic suffering of missing someone deeply. The adjective 'langoureux/langoureuse' (languorous) describes a dreamy, sensuously slow quality. This concept was central to courtly love poetry, where knights 'languished' for unattainable ladies.
📝 Example Sentences
Il languit d'amour en attendant son retour.
He pines with love while waiting for her return.
Ne me fais pas languir, dis-moi la vérité.
Don't keep me waiting, tell me the truth.