belle lurette

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French

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Etymology

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Corruption of belle heurette.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /bɛl ly.ʁɛt/
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Noun

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belle lurette f (uncountable)

  1. a long time; ages
    Je ne l’ai plus vu depuis belle lurette.I haven't seen him in ages.
    Ça fait belle lurette que je ne l’ai plus vu.I haven't seen him in ages.

Usage notes

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  • Only used in certain set phrases, such as depuis belle lurette, il y a belle lurette.

Further reading

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