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    Éternel (en. Eternal)

    /e.tɛʁ.nɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That lasts forever, with no end.
    Eternal love is a theme often addressed in poetry.
    L'amour éternel est un thème souvent abordé dans la poésie.
    That has existed forever.
    Stars are eternal objects in the sky.
    Les étoiles sont des objets éternels dans le ciel.
    Inexhaustible, that never runs out.
    His energy seems eternal.
    Son énergie semble éternelle.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'aeternalis', derived from 'aeternus', meaning 'eternal, perpetual'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    eternal love
    A love that will never cease.
    amour éternel
    eternal life
    A state of life that never ends.
    vie éternelle
    eternal memory
    A memory that remains engraved forever.
    souvenir éternel

    Related Words

    eternity
    A state or duration without end.
    éternité
    perpetuity
    State of something that lasts indefinitely.
    perpétuité
    immortality
    State of a being that does not die.
    immortalité

    Slang Meanings

    Used humorously to describe something very temporary but that seems to last a long time.
    This exam feels eternal to me!
    Cet examen me semble éternel !
    Refers to a person who constantly complains about the passage of time.
    Stop talking about the weather, it’s not eternal.
    Arrête de parler du temps qu'il fait, ce n'est pas éternel.