forties in French
forties in French is années 40, années quarante — forties means the years of a decade numbered in the 40s, such as the 1940s.
forties in French
années 40
The decade of the 1840s, 1940s, etc.
années quarante
The decade of the 1840s, 1940s, etc.
What does "forties" mean?
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noun The years of a decade numbered in the 40s, such as the 1940s.
"Fashion in the forties was shaped by wartime rationing."
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noun The period of a person's life between ages 40 and 49.
"She started her own business in her forties."
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forties in a sentence
- Fashion in the forties was shaped by wartime rationing.
- She started her own business in her forties.
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What is "forties" in French?
"forties" in French is années 40, années quarante. forties means: The years of a decade numbered in the 40s, such as the 1940s.
How do you use "forties" in a sentence?
Example: "Fashion in the forties was shaped by wartime rationing." In French, "forties" is années 40, années quarante.
Are there other ways to say "forties" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "forties": années 40, années quarante.
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