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    Durant (en. During)

    /dy.ʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    By indicating the duration of an event.
    It rained all day long.
    Il a plu durant toute la journée.
    To express continuity over time.
    During the summer, the days are longer.
    Durant l'été, les jours sont plus longs.
    To signal the period of an action.
    She traveled during her vacation.
    Elle a voyagé durant ses vacances.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'durans', present participle of 'durare' which means 'to last'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    throughout the time
    indicates something that happens without interruption.
    durant tout le temps
    during the year
    refers to a full year period.
    durant l'année
    during these moments
    refers to a specific period in time.
    durant ces moments

    Related Words

    duration
    the measure of time during which an event occurs.
    durée
    durable
    that can last a long time without deteriorating.
    durable

    Slang Meanings

    Spending time
    We hang out together during the afternoon.
    On traîne ensemble durant l'aprem.
    Over a certain period
    During the weekend, it's often chill.
    Durant le week-end, c'est souvent chill.