epoch in French
epoch in French is époque, ère, période — epoch means a distinct period of time in history, especially one marked by particular events or characteristics.
epoch in French
époque
A particular period of history, or of a person's life, especially one considered noteworthy or remarkable.
ère
A particular period of history, or of a person's life, especially one considered noteworthy or remarkable.
période
A particular period of history, or of a person's life, especially one considered noteworthy or remarkable.
singularité
A notable event which marks the beginning of such a period.
évènement
A notable event which marks the beginning of such a period.
What does "epoch" mean?
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noun A distinct period of time in history, especially one marked by particular events or characteristics.
"The invention of the printing press ushered in a new epoch of learning."
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noun Geology: a division of geological time shorter than a period.
"The Holocene is the current epoch of the geological timescale."
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epoch in a sentence
- The invention of the printing press ushered in a new epoch of learning.
- Historians call the years after the war a turbulent epoch.
- The Holocene is the current epoch of the geological timescale.
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What is "epoch" in French?
"epoch" in French is époque, ère, période. epoch means: A distinct period of time in history, especially one marked by particular events or characteristics.
How do you use "epoch" in a sentence?
Example: "The invention of the printing press ushered in a new epoch of learning." In French, "epoch" is époque, ère, période.
Are there other ways to say "epoch" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "epoch": époque, ère, période, singularité, évènement.
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