How do you say "For two years" in French?

"For two years" in French is "Depuis deux ans". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘For two years’ in French

Q: What does "Depuis deux ans" mean in English?

"Depuis deux ans" means "For two years" in English. Usage tip: [Depuis] with a time length means something started in the past and is still true now: [depuis deux ans] = [for two years]. You can swap in another time, like [depuis six mois].

Depuis deux ans

duh-pwee duh ahn

[duh-pwee duh ahn]

💬 Usage Tip: [Depuis] with a time length means something started in the past and is still true now: [depuis deux ans] = [for two years]. You can swap in another time, like [depuis six mois].

Phrase Breakdown

Depuis

[duh-pwee]

since, for

Used to express duration from a starting point until now.

Example

Depuis deux ans, on connaît bien les autres parents de la classe.

For two years now, we have known the other parents in the class well.

deux

[duh]

two

The number two.

Example

Depuis deux ans, notre fils est dans cette école.

For two years, our son has been in this school.

ans

[ahn]

years

Plural of “an,” used for years in expressions of time.

Example

Depuis deux ans, elle attend ici tous les matins.

For two years, she has been waiting here every morning.

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