fleuve

/flœv/
1.
nounmasculineSing

river (specifically a river that flows into the sea or ocean)

La Seine est le fleuve qui traverse Paris.

The Seine is the river that flows through Paris.

Synonyms:rivière, cours d'eau
2.
adjectiveSing

very long; endless (used of texts, speeches, etc.)

On a dû écouter un discours fleuve pendant deux heures.

We had to listen to an endless speech for two hours.

Synonyms:interminable, prolixe