la année
year
Période de douze mois qui commence en janvier et se termine en décembre.
Definition & meaning
The word année refers to a period of time. It is primarily used in the following ways:
- A duration of 365 days (or 366 in a leap year), specifically as a measurement of time or age. For example, "Il a vingt ans" (He is twenty years old).
- A period of time associated with a specific activity, event, or season, such as "l'année scolaire" (the school year) or "l'année dernière" (last year).
While "an" and "année" both translate to "year" in English, they are used differently. "An" is typically used when counting (e.g., "trois ans"), whereas "année" emphasizes the duration or the content of the year.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a feminine noun.
It originates from the Old French annee, derived from the Latin annata, which refers to the yearly production or the fruits of a year. It is a derivative of the Latin annus (year), which is also the root for the French word an.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
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Examples
Cette année sera différente.noun
This year will be different.
L'année commence avec beaucoup de joie.noun
The year begins with a lot of joy.
L'année dernière, nous avons voyagé en France.noun
Last year, we traveled to France.
L'année se termine avec une grande fête.noun
The year ends with a big party.
Je fais du sport chaque année.noun
I exercise every year.
L'année passe très vite quand on travaille beaucoup.noun
The year goes by very quickly when you work a lot.
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