French Expression · Intermediate
la nuit des temps
the mists of time, time immemorial
Pronunciation: /la nɥi de tɑ̃/
Meaning
the mists of time, time immemorial
Example
depuis la nuit des temps
since the dawn of time
Practice tips
- Practice la nuit des temps out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for intermediate-level learners.