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eon in French

eon in French is éternité, bail, éon — eon means an extremely long or indefinite period of time.

eon in French

éternité
noun
Eternity, the duration of the universe.
bail
noun
(US, informal, hyperbole) A long period of time.
éon
noun
(geology) The longest geochronologic unit, being a period of hundreds of millions of years; subdivided into eras.

What does "eon" mean?

  1. noun An extremely long or indefinite period of time.
    "It felt like eons since we last spoke."
  2. noun In geology, the largest division of geological time, made up of several eras.
    "The Phanerozoic eon covers the time since complex life became abundant."
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eon in a sentence

  • It felt like eons since we last spoke.
  • Eons of erosion carved out the canyon.
  • The Phanerozoic eon covers the time since complex life became abundant.
  • Geologists divide Earth's history into a handful of eons.

Similar words in French

age

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Frequently asked questions

What is "eon" in French?
"eon" in French is éternité, bail, éon. eon means: An extremely long or indefinite period of time.
How do you use "eon" in a sentence?
Example: "It felt like eons since we last spoke." In French, "eon" is éternité, bail, éon.
Are there other ways to say "eon" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "eon": éternité, bail, éon.
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