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
