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    Éternité (en. Eternity)

    /e.tɛʁ.ni.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Endless duration, perpetual existence.
    Eternity is often contemplated in religious philosophies.
    L'éternité est souvent envisagée dans les philosophies religieuses.
    Abstract concept of duration that never ends.
    Philosophers have contemplated the idea of eternity for centuries.
    Les philosophes réfléchissent à l'idée d'éternité depuis des siècles.
    Break from mortal time, permanent.
    She wanted to capture eternity in her artwork.
    Elle a voulu capturer l'éternité dans son œuvre d'art.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'aeternitas', which means 'perpetuity'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the eternity of a moment
    The notion of experiencing an intense moment that seems to last forever.
    l'éternité d'un instant
    in eternity
    Expression meaning 'forever' or 'for eternity'.
    en éternité

    Related Words

    immortality
    State of a being that never dies; concept related to eternity.
    immortalité
    perpetuity
    State of that which lasts forever without interruption.
    perpétuité

    Slang Meanings

    All the time, informally.
    I will wait for you for eternity, no worries.
    Je t'attendrai pour l'éternité, sans souci.
    Expression of weariness while waiting for something for an extended time.
    It's eternity I'm waiting for this bus!
    C'est l'éternité que j'attends ce bus!