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    L'époque (en. The era)

    /lepɔk/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Period of time in history, often characterized by specific events or trends.
    The medieval epoch is known for its castles and knights.
    L'époque médiévale est connue pour ses châteaux et ses chevaliers.
    Time of a certain nature or importance.
    We are living in an epoch of great technological changes.
    Nous vivons une époque de grands changements technologiques.
    Particular moment in a person's life.
    The epoch of my youth was marked by romantic ideals.
    L'époque de ma jeunesse a été marquée par des idéaux romantiques.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'epocha', meaning an epoch or a point in time.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    at any time
    At all times, under all circumstances.
    à toute époque
    pivotal epoch
    A period of transition or significant change.
    époche charnière
    at the time of
    During a specific period, often referring to a historical timeframe.
    à l'époque de

    Related Words

    chronology
    Science of time and its organization.
    chronologie
    historical
    Relating to history; a narrative of past events.
    historique
    civilization
    State of a human society at a given moment.
    civilisation

    Slang Meanings

    A cool or significant period that had an impact.
    That epoch was truly the best, everyone was happy.
    Cette époque était vraiment la meilleure, tout le monde était heureux.
    A bygone time that evokes nostalgia.
    I wish I could go back to the time when we were young and carefree.
    J'aimerais revenir à l'époque où nous étions jeunes et insouciants.