Durera (en. Will last)

/dyʁeʁa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Indicates a period that will persist over time.
This event will last all day.
Cet événement durera toute la journée.
Expresses the continuity of a state or an action.
The heat will last until the end of the week.
La chaleur durera jusqu'à la fin de la semaine.
Reminds of a planned duration.
This movie will last about two hours.
Ce film durera environ deux heures.

Etymology

From the verb 'to last', from Latin 'durare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

it won't last long
It will not continue for long.
ça ne durera pas
will it last?
Is its duration uncertain?
durera-t-il?
will last as long as necessary
Will last the required time.
durera autant que nécessaire

Related Words

duration
Interval of time during which an event occurs.
durée
durable
Capable of enduring over time.
durable
hardness
Resistance to deformation or wear.
dureté

Slang Meanings

It will take a while.
Don't worry, it will last a while.
Ne t'inquiète pas, ça durera un moment.
It’s long.
This wait is really going to take a long time!
Cette attente va vraiment durer longtemps!