Translation
era, time, period
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Word origin
From Latin epocha, borrowed from Greek epokhe ('a fixed point in time, a pause'), from epekhein ('to hold back, halt'). The same Greek source gives English epoch.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- epokhe
- English cognates
- epoch
Grammar
Examples
, Paris.
At that time, I was still living in Paris.
fascine .
The era of knights still fascinates children.
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We live in a time of great change.
, .
At that time, we didn't have mobile phones.
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This ancient period still interests many people today.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 12, lesson 6: époque, entrée, libérer and 7 more words.