marathon

marathon

A long-distance running race of 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles).

Here, 'marathon' refers to a long-distance running race.

Je me suis inscrit à un marathon qui aura lieu ce mois-ci.

I registered for a marathon that will take place this month.

In this context, 'marathon' is used metaphorically to describe something long and demanding.

La réunion d'hier était un véritable marathon.

Yesterday's meeting was a real marathon.

Here, 'marathon' is used figuratively to indicate the prolonged effort needed to complete a task at once.

Regarder cette série télévisée en une seule nuit était comme un marathon.

Watching this TV series in one night was like a marathon.