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    Temps-là (en. That time)

    /tɑ̃ la/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A precise temporal moment.
    At that time, we were young and carefree.
    À ce temps-là, nous étions jeunes et insouciants.
    A period in the past.
    The memories of that time make me smile.
    Les souvenirs de ce temps-là me font sourire.
    A particular instant or era.
    That time was filled with joy and adventure.
    Ce temps-là était rempli de joie et d'aventure.

    Etymology

    Composed of the words 'temps' meaning 'time' and 'là' meaning 'there'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    at that time
    to talk about a specific period in the past.
    à ce temps-là
    a long time ago, at that time
    expresses nostalgia for a bygone era.
    il y a longtemps, à ce temps-là

    Related Words

    time
    general concept of time.
    temps
    era
    a historical or personal period.
    époque

    Slang Meanings

    At that time, often used to evoke a memory.
    We were together every day at that time.
    On était tous les jours ensemble à ce temps-là.
    Used with nostalgia.
    At that time, everything was simpler.
    À ce temps-là, tout était plus simple.