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“eternity” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/etɛʁnite/

Example

Il pense à l'éternité.

He thinks about eternity.

Illustration for éternité (eternity)

How to say “eternity” in French

“Eternity” in French is éternité.

An unbroken stretch of time continuing past all human measures and limits.

Full entry for éternité: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with éternité

Je t'aimerai pour l'éternité.

I will love you for eternity.

Tips for using éternité

  • The phrase pour l'éternité means 'forever' in formal or literary usage, while une éternité commonly serves as an emphatic expression for a long time.

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