French phrase

Depuis combien de temps êtes-vous ~ ?

Meaning

How long have you been a ___?

When to use it

Asks how long someone has held a role or job. It is polite and slightly formal.

Example dialogue

Depuis combien de temps êtes-vous professeur ?

How long have you been a teacher?

Je suis professeur depuis dix ans.

I've been a teacher for ten years.

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