French Conversation · Level 68
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French word
quadriennal
Pronunciation
IPA/kwadʁijɛnal/
Meaning
- adjectiveevery four years
Example
Les élections quadriennales se dérouleront en mai.
The elections held every four years will take place in May.
More examples
Le maire a signé un contrat quadriennal.
The mayor signed a four-year contract.
Core concept
A calendar cycle in which an event returns after four years.
Similar words
annuel: Occurring once every year.
biennal: Occurring once every two years.
Definition in French
Qui exprime une périodicité de quatre ans.
Word origin
French quadriennal is a learned formation from Latin quadriennalis, built from quadri- for 'four' and annus for 'year'.
Usage tips
- Quadriennal has a formal or administrative register, while everyday French often uses tous les quatre ans.
Opposites
- annuelannualadjective