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    Ans (en. Years)

    ɑ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A unit of measure of time, equal to a period of 365 days (or 366 days in a leap year).
    He spent two years studying abroad.
    Il a passé deux ans à étudier à l'étranger.
    Represents a period of a person's life.
    His first ten years were marked by many challenges.
    Ses dix premières années ont été marquées par de nombreux défis.
    Used to indicate someone's age.
    She is 25 years old.
    Elle a 25 ans.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'annus', meaning 'year'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get older
    to become older, to spend time
    prendre de l'âge
    to have years on the clock
    to have a lot of experience or years lived
    avoir des années au compteur
    within the year
    within a one-year period
    dans l'année

    Related Words

    year
    Period of twelve months.
    année
    leap year
    Year with 366 days.
    bissextile
    quarter
    Three consecutive months.
    trimestre

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to a group of young people in their 20s.
    The years often celebrate every weekend.
    Les ans sont souvent en fête tous les week-ends.
    We say 'years' to imply someone is quite old.
    He looks mature for his years.
    Il a l'air mature pour ses ans.