durée /dyʁˈe/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "duration".

See also: Vocabulary entry (French)

Source term
duration
Translation
durée
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "la".

Dictionary form durée
Article la
Gender/article class feminine
Regular/likely plural durées
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + la durée
Examples
C'est la durée.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

La durée de la réunion a été bien plus longue que prévu.

English: The duration of the meeting was much longer than expected.

B2 · quantificationAndMeasurement

Pendant la tempête, nous sommes restés dans la cabane.

English: For the duration of the storm, we stayed inside the cabin.

B2 · quantificationAndMeasurement

Son discours a duré toute la pause déjeuner.

English: Her speech lasted for the full duration of the lunchtime break.

B2 · quantificationAndMeasurement

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