durée

This is the 462nd most frequent French word.


durée

The French word "durée" means "duration" in English.


Here, 'durée' is used to describe the length or time span of a specific event (the movie).

La durée du film est de deux heures.

The duration of the movie is two hours.


In this context, 'durée' refers to the brief length of time allocated for the pause.

Ils ont fait une pause d'une courte durée pendant la réunion.

They took a short duration break during the meeting.


Here, 'durée' is employed to express the limited period during which an offer is available.

Pour une durée limitée, ce produit est en promotion.

For a limited time, this product is on sale.