L’époque (en. The era)

[le.pɔk]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An interval of time characterized by specific events, developments, or styles.

We study the medieval epoch in history.

Nous étudions l’époque médiévale en histoire.

A period defined by cultural, social, or political characteristics.

The romantic era marked the arts in the 19th century.

L’époque romantique a marqué les arts au XIXe siècle.

Any moment or period having particular significance.

This epoch is one of great technological changes.

Cette époque est celle de grands changements technologiques.

From the Latin 'epochā', which means 'a point of reference in time'.

the current era

The period of time currently in progress.

l'époque actuelle

at the time

In a specific past period.

à l'époque

the modern era

The current period, often considered since the Industrial Revolution.

l'époque moderne

historical

Relating to the past, to history.

historique

chronology

The study of events in the order in which they occurred.

chronologie

evolutionary

Which is in a process of change or evolution.

évolutif

A cool or interesting period

That era of the 80s was really great.

Cette époque des années 80 était vraiment géniale.

A moment of nostalgia

I remember the time when we all used to go out together.

Je me souviens de l'époque où nous sortions tous ensemble.