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    Durée (en. Duration)

    [dy.ʁe]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Time elapsed between the beginning and end of an event.
    The duration of the film is two hours.
    La durée du film est de deux heures.
    Measurable time interval.
    It is important to know the duration of the meeting.
    Il est important de connaître la durée de la réunion.
    Temporary or permanent nature of something.
    This decision was made for an indefinite duration.
    Cette décision a été prise pour une durée indéterminée.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'duratio', which means 'the action of lasting'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lifespan
    The time during which something exists or functions.
    durée de vie
    to last over time
    To continue existing or functioning over an extended period.
    durer dans le temps
    in duration
    In terms of time.
    en durée

    Related Words

    durable
    Which can be maintained or continued over a long period.
    durable
    durability
    Ability to last, to endure over time.
    durabilité
    legal duration
    Period set by law for a contract or a right.
    durée légale

    Slang Meanings

    Quite a bit of time.
    I've been waiting for you for a duration!
    Ça fait une durée que je t'attends !
    A long time.
    We haven't seen him in a while.
    On ne l'a pas vu depuis une durée.