How do you say "Almost five years" in French?

"Almost five years" in French is "Ça fait presque cinq ans". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘Almost five years’ in French

Q: What does "Ça fait presque cinq ans" mean in English?

"Ça fait presque cinq ans" means "Almost five years" in English. Usage tip: [Ça fait] + length of time is a very French way to say "it's been ..." Use the same pattern with other spans: [Ça fait trois mois], [Ça fait dix minutes].

Ça fait presque cinq ans

sah feh press-kuh sank ahn

[sah feh press-kuh sank ahn]

💬 Usage Tip: [Ça fait] + length of time is a very French way to say "it's been ..." Use the same pattern with other spans: [Ça fait trois mois], [Ça fait dix minutes].

Phrase Breakdown

Ça fait

sah feh

Words in this phrase

Ça

[sah]

That

Demonstrates something already mentioned or easily identified.

Example

Ça fait longtemps que je n'ai pas porté cette montre.

It's been a long time since I've worn this watch.

fait

[feh]

makes

Used to indicate the passing of time.

Example

Ça fait deux ans que la montre est en réparation.

The watch has been in repair for two years.

presque

[press-kuh]

almost

Used to indicate something nearly happening or being the case.

Example

La montre a presque dix ans.

The watch is almost ten years old.

Cinq ans

sank ahn

Words in this phrase

cinq

[sank]

five

A number representing quantity.

Example

Il a acheté cinq montres.

He bought five watches.

ans

[ahn]

years

A unit of time, referring to a period of 365 or 366 days.

Example

Ça fait des années qu'il répare des montres.

He has been repairing watches for years.

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