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    Durent (en. Last)

    [dyʁən]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicate the duration of something.
    The work lasted several months.
    Les travaux durent plusieurs mois.
    Refer to an event or action that continues over time.
    These traditions have lasted for centuries.
    Ces traditions durent depuis des siècles.
    To be present or exist for an extended period.
    The holidays last a long time this year.
    Les vacances durent longtemps cette année.

    Etymology

    The word 'durent' comes from the verb 'durer', from the Latin 'durare' which means 'durable, to persist'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Lasted for years
    Which continues for many years.
    Durent des années
    Lasted an entire life
    Which persists throughout the duration of life.
    Durent toute une vie
    Lasted only a few days
    Which has a short duration.
    Durent seulement quelques jours

    Related Words

    last
    To have a certain duration.
    durer
    durability
    Ability to last over time.
    durabilité
    durable
    Which can last a long time.
    durable

    Slang Meanings

    Lasts like the wind
    Promises last like the wind, they never hold.
    Les promesses durent comme le vent, elles ne tiennent jamais.
    Doesn't last long
    These trends pass, they don't last long.
    Ces mode passent, elles ne durent pas longtemps.