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How to Say ‘So long!’ in French

Si longtemps!

see lohng-tahng

[see lohng-tahng]

💬 Usage Tip: Often used to express surprise at a long absence.

Phrase Breakdown

Si

[see]

So

Used to emphasize the duration or length of something.

Example

Il est parti si longtemps.

He has been gone so long.

longtemps

[lohng-tahng]

long

Refers to a lengthy period of time.

Example

Nous avons attendu si longtemps pour ce moment.

We have waited so long for this moment.

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