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    Siècles (en. Centuries)

    /sjɛkl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Period of one hundred years.
    The 15th century was marked by great artistic changes.
    Le XVe siècle a été marqué par de grands changements artistiques.
    Measure of time that encompasses several generations.
    She studied the history of past centuries.
    Elle a étudié l'histoire des siècles passés.
    Refers to a historical period.
    The medieval centuries were very different from modern centuries.
    Les siècles moyenâgeux étaient très différents des siècles modernes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'saeculum' which means 'generation' or 'epoch'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Age of Enlightenment
    Period of great flourishing of ideas and philosophers in the 18th century.
    siècle des lumières
    from century to century
    Through the centuries, over time.
    de siècle en siècle
    through the centuries
    Over a long period, covering several centuries.
    à travers les siècles

    Related Words

    millennium
    Period of a thousand years.
    millénaire
    epoch
    Moment characterized by particular events.
    époque
    era
    Period of time determined by a notable event.
    ère

    Slang Meanings

    The passage of time
    It really feels like centuries are passing quickly!
    On a vraiment l'impression que les siècles passent vite!
    A long period
    We’ve been waiting for centuries for this concert!
    On attend depuis des siècles pour ce concert!