Ça fait si longtemps.
It's been so long.
Language note: A common way to express surprise at not having seen someone in a while.
Culture note: Often a cue to start catching up.
Context: You both acknowledge how much time has passed since you last met.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ça
[sa]
It has been
Expresses time elapsed.
Ça fait si longtemps depuis notre dernière rencontre.
It has been so long since our last meeting.
fait
[feh]
been
Part of the expression "ça fait".
Ça fait si longtemps que j'ai étudié le français.
It has been so long since I studied French.
si
[see]
so
To give emphasis.
Elle est si gentille avec tout le monde.
She is so kind to everyone.
longtemps
[long-tawn]
long
Refers to a lengthy period of time.
Le voyage était vraiment si longtemps.
The trip was really so long.
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