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1 lateness
lateness ['leɪtnɪs](a) (of bus, train, person) retard m;∎ I find persistent lateness infuriating les gens qui sont toujours en retard m'exaspèrent(b) (late time) heure f tardive;∎ given the lateness of the hour étant donné ou vu l'heure tardive -
2 lingering
lingering ['lɪŋgrɪŋ]∎ he gave her a long lingering look il lui lança un long regard langoureux;∎ they had no time for lingering goodbyes ils n'avaient pas le temps d'échanger des adieux prolongés(b) (persistent) persistant;∎ a lingering feeling of dissatisfaction un irréductible sentiment d'insatisfaction;∎ a lingering doubt un doute persistant∎ she died a lingering death la mort l'a emportée lentement
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