How to Say ‘For a while now.’ in French

Depuis un moment.

duh-PWEE uhn moh-MAHN

[duh-PWEE uhn moh-MAHN]

💬 Usage Tip: Depuis covers time that started in the past and is still going, so French uses the present where English says "have been": J'attends depuis un moment "I've been waiting for a while".

Phrase Breakdown

Depuis

[duh-PWEE]

since / for

Used with time expressions to show how long something has been happening.

Example

Depuis trois ans, je développe mon réseau professionnel.

For three years, I have been building my professional network.

[uhn]

a / an

An indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Un casque est important pour le roller.

A helmet is important for inline skating.

moment

[moh-MAHN]

moment / time

A noun meaning a moment or enjoyable time.

Example

Le roller entre amis est un bon moment.

Inline skating with friends is a good time.

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