French Phrase
C'est un long voyage.
Meaning
Literally, 'It is a long journey.' The sentence can refer to a literal, physically long trip or be used metaphorically to describe a prolonged process or life experience.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to comment on the length of a trip, a project, or any extended undertaking. It works in casual conversation, travel blogs, or when reflecting on personal growth.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estunlongvoyage.
C'est
Contraction of 'ce' + 'est', used to identify or describe something.
un
Indefinite article for masculine singular nouns.
long
Adjective meaning 'long'; it agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
voyage
Masculine noun meaning 'trip' or 'journey'.
🗨In Conversation
C'est un long voyage.
It's a long journey.
Oui, mais ça en vaut la peine.
Yes, but it's worth it.
✕Common Mistakes
C'est une long voyage.
‘Voyage’ is masculine, so the correct article is ‘un’, not ‘une’.
C'est un longue voyage.
The adjective must agree with the masculine noun ‘voyage’; use ‘long’, not ‘longue’.
C'est un long voyages.
If you keep the singular article ‘un’, the noun must stay singular.
↔Alternatives
C'est un voyage long.
It's a long trip.
C'est un périple long.
It's a long trek.
C'est un long périple.
It's a long expedition.
C'est un trajet long.
It's a long ride.
Cultural Tip
In French, adjectives usually precede the noun, but placing 'long' after 'voyage' (as in 'un voyage long') is acceptable for emphasis. For a more literary tone, French speakers often replace 'voyage' with 'périple' or 'aventure' when talking about a metaphorical journey.