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    Années (en. Years)

    /a.ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Unit of time measurement equivalent to 365 days (or 366 in leap years).
    She spent three years studying abroad.
    Elle a passé trois années à étudier à l'étranger.
    Period of an individual's life.
    He remembers his childhood years with affection.
    Il se souvient de ses années d'enfance avec tendresse.
    Interval of time during which something occurs.
    The 1960s were marked by many social changes.
    Les années 1960 ont été marquées par de nombreux changements sociaux.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin word 'annus', meaning year.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the good years
    Periods of prosperity or happiness.
    les belles années
    years of hardship
    Difficult periods.
    des années de galère
    see you next year
    Said to wish to see each other again the following year.
    à l'année prochaine

    Related Words

    annual
    Occurring every year.
    annuel
    triennial
    Occurring every three years.
    triennal
    quinquennial
    Occurring every five years.
    quinquennal

    Slang Meanings

    A long period of time.
    It's been years since I last saw him.
    Ça fait des années que je ne l'ai pas vu.
    Phrase used to talk about the passage of time.
    The years go by quickly.
    Les années passent vite.
    A humorous reference to the years.
    He is stuck in his 80s.
    Il est bloqué dans ses années 80.