Pendant des siècles
Example: Les châteaux ont été debout pendant des siècles.
Definition
"Pendant des siècles" is a French adverbial phrase meaning 'for centuries,' used to describe an action or state that has lasted continuously over a very long period of time, often implying durability or historical significance.
Etymology
The phrase "pendant des siècles" combines "pendant," meaning 'during' or 'for,' with "siècles," the plural of "siècle" meaning 'century.' "Siècle" comes from the Latin "saeculum," which referred to a generation or age. Interestingly, "pendant" originates from the Old French verb "pendre," meaning 'to hang,' reflecting the idea of something hanging or lasting through time.
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