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How is the phrase il y a longtemps translated from French to English

Très loin dans le passé.

Very far back in the past.

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English translation
Long ago

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  • Il y a longtemps, cette vallée était un lac. — Long ago, this valley was a lake.

  • Ma grand-mère a appris cette chanson il y a longtemps. — My grandmother learned that song long ago.

  • Était-ce vraiment il y a si longtemps ? — Was it really so long ago?

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FAQ about “il y a longtemps”

How is “il y a longtemps” translated from French?
“il y a longtemps” translates into English as “Long ago”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “il y a longtemps” mean?
Meaning of “il y a longtemps”: Très loin dans le passé. In English — “Long ago”.
What part of speech is “il y a longtemps”?
“il y a longtemps” is a phrase.
Where can I see examples with “il y a longtemps”?
Example sentences with “il y a longtemps” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “il y a longtemps”?
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