French Expression · Intermediate
laps de temps
length of time (period, time period)
Pronunciation: /laps də tɑ̃/
Meaning
length of time (period, time period)
Example
1866, Revue des questions historiques, v. 8 p. 27, V. Palmé Elle n'est pas davantage le signe intrinsèque d'un laps de temps considérable nécessité par leur fabrication.
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Practice tips
- Practice laps de 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.