This is the 72nd most frequent French word.
années
"Années" means "years" in English.
In this sentence, 'années' refers to a general passage of years, emphasizing the passing of time.
Les années passent vite.
The years pass quickly.
Here, 'années' is used to describe specific groups of years in her life, particularly her childhood.
Elle se souvient de ses années d'enfance.
She remembers her childhood years.
In this example, 'années' quantifies the time duration that has passed since an event or state started.