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

À un moment lointain du passé.

At a distant moment in the past.

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English translation
A long time ago

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  • Ce pont a été construit il y a longtemps. — This bridge was built a long time ago.

  • Il y a longtemps, les gens écrivaient des lettres à la main. — A long time ago people wrote letters by hand.

  • As-tu appris à nager il y a longtemps ? — Did you learn to swim a long time 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 “A long time 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”: À un moment lointain du passé. In English — “A long time 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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