🇫🇷 How to say

“year” in French

an
Illustration of "year" in a French cultural setting
A child blows out a single candle on a small birthday cake, surrounded by colorful decorations that mark the passing of another year.

Usage note

Use 'an' for counting years or referring to a specific year. It's often interchangeable with 'année', but 'an' is simpler and more common for basic statements about time.

Examples

  • J'ai un an.

    I am one year old.

  • Bonne année !

    Happy New Year!

  • Dans un an, je voyage.

    In one year, I will travel.

Quick check

What does "an" mean?

  • A. year
  • B. evening
  • C. Wednesday
  • D. paper

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