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    Époques (en. Eras)

    /e.pɔk/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Period of time characterized by specific events or transformations.
    The ancient epochs teach us much about the history of humanity.
    Les époques antiques nous enseignent beaucoup sur l'histoire de l'humanité.
    Time, period in the past.
    He studied several epochs of French history.
    Il a étudié plusieurs époques de l'histoire française.
    Division of history into different phases.
    Each epoch has its own great thinkers.
    Chaque époque a ses propres grands penseurs.

    Etymology

    From ancient Greek 'epokhê', meaning 'stop', 'suspension', which evokes a defined period of time.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the modern era
    the current period marked by technological advancements.
    l'époque moderne
    across the ages
    by traversing different historical periods.
    à travers les époques
    pivotal epoch
    an important transitional period.
    époche charnière

    Related Words

    chronology
    Establishment of a sequence of events in time.
    chronologie
    civilization
    Set of cultural characteristics of an epoch.
    civilisation
    history
    The study of past events.
    histoire