English–French
“every four years” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kwadʁijɛnal/
Example
Les élections quadriennales se dérouleront en mai.
The elections held every four years will take place in May.
How to say “every four years” in French
“Every four years” in French is quadriennal.
A calendar cycle in which an event returns after four years.
Example sentences with quadriennal
Le maire a signé un contrat quadriennal.
The mayor signed a four-year contract.
Tips for using quadriennal
- Quadriennal has a formal or administrative register, while everyday French often uses tous les quatre ans.