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    Période (en. Period)

    /pe.ʁjɔd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Interval of time characterized by a set of events or states.
    The period of the Renaissance was marked by great cultural changes.
    La période de la Renaissance a été marquée par de grands changements culturels.
    Time that holds certain importance in context.
    This quarter is a crucial period for the company.
    Ce trimestre est une période cruciale pour l'entreprise.
    Duration required for a cycle, process, or phase.
    The gestation period in elephants lasts about 22 months.
    Une période de gestation chez les éléphants dure environ 22 mois.
    Particular moment in time.
    The holiday period is the most awaited by students.
    La période de vacances est la plus attendue par les étudiants.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Greek 'periodos', meaning 'complete circle', 'circumstance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    At that time
    In the past at a certain moment.
    à l'époque
    Duration of the period
    Length or duration of a specific period.
    durée de la période
    Transition period
    Time that marks a significant change.
    période de transition
    Critical period
    Crucial moment that requires particular attention.
    période critique

    Related Words

    Cyclicity
    Characteristic of what repeats regularly.
    cyclicité
    Time
    Measure of the duration or succession of events.
    temps
    Chronology
    Study of events and periods in their order of occurrence.
    chronologie
    Phase
    Step or period of a process.
    phase

    Slang Meanings

    Period of festivities or celebrations.
    It was a crazy period during the holidays!
    C'était une période de folie pendant les vacances!
    Difficult phase to go through.
    I'm going through a complicated period right now.
    Je traverse une période compliquée en ce moment.