Ils étudient chaque année.
English: They study every year.
an /ˈɑ̃/ · noun · CEFR A0. French translation of "year".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Éducation et Langue
- Source term
- year
- Translation
- an
- CEFR Level
- A0
- Part of speech
- noun
- Image
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Article, Gender & Forms
French article note: a regular/likely article is "l'" for "an". Check context for exceptions.
| Dictionary form | an |
|---|---|
| Likely article | l' |
| Likely gender | elided article |
| Regular/likely plural | ans |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + l'an
- Examples
- C'est l'an.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Topic context
This word appears in the French Éducation et Langue.
Example Sentences
J'ai dix ans.
English: I am ten years old.
L'année a douze mois.
English: The year has twelve months.
L'année prochaine, nous allons à l'école.
English: Next year we go to school.
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