English–French

“period” in French

French

Alsopériode

Pronunciation

IPA/epɔk/

Example

Nous vivons à une époque difficile.

We live in a difficult period.

Illustration for époque (period)

How to say “period” in French

“Period” in French is époque.

A chapter of history with its own social and cultural character.

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

Example sentences with époque

À l'époque où il est né, la ville était très différente.

At the time when he was born, the city was very different.

Tips for using époque

  • In à l'époque, époque usually refers to a past period or situation, while à l'époque de introduces a person or historical period.

Other French words for “period”

La période de vacances commence demain.

The vacation period starts tomorrow.

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