différentes années
The English phrase "different years" is translated into French as différentes années.
This phrase is used to refer to several years that are not the same.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective différentes must agree in both gender and number with the noun années, which is a feminine plural noun.
Did you know?
- In French, the concept of time is split between an and année. While English uses 'year' for both, French uses an for units of measurement and année for the experience or duration of the time passing.
- While différentes années means 'different years', placing the adjective first, différentes, can change the meaning to 'various years'. In French, the position of the adjective often shifts the meaning from a quality of being unlike to a quantity of many.
- While différentes années refers to years, a French speaker might use diverses époques to describe 'different years' when referring to distinct historical eras or cultural shifts.
Examples in context
- Deux mille vingt-cinqTwo thousand and twenty-five
- L'année quatre-vingt-quatorzeThe year '94
- Ces documents datent de différentes années.These documents date from different years.
- Les résultats varient selon les différentes années.The results vary according to the different years.
Example conversation
Lucas and Manon are discussing their travel history.
- LucasTu es déjà allée au Japon ?Have you been to Japan before?
- ManonOui, j'y suis allée durant différentes années.Yes, I went there during different years.
- LucasC'est impressionnant, Manon !That's impressive, Manon!
- ManonMerci, Lucas, j'adore ce pays.Thank you, Lucas, I love that country.
