Pendant des siècles
Example: Ce château est resté fermé pendant des siècles.
Definition
"Pendant des siècles" is a French adverbial phrase meaning 'for centuries.' It describes a period lasting several hundred years, often used in historical contexts to indicate something that has endured or persisted over a very long time.
Etymology
The phrase "pendant des siècles" comes from the French word "pendant," meaning 'during' or 'for,' combined with "des siècles," which means 'centuries.' The word "siècle" derives from the Latin "saeculum," referring to a generation or age. Did you know? The Latin root also influenced the English word 'secular,' relating to worldly or long-term time.
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