English–French
“year” in French
How to say “year” in French
“Year” in French is an.
A twelve-month segment treated as one countable step through time.
Example sentences with an
Il y a un an, j'ai commencé ce travail.
A year ago, I started this job.
Tips for using an
- Année is often preferred when a whole year is framed as a period or linked to a specific event, while an is common for counting duration.
Other French words for “year”
Cette année a été difficile.
This year was difficult.