Ça fait presque cinq ans
Almost five years
Language note: Denotes an elapsed time approximating five years.
Culture note: The French often appreciate timelines for assessing longevity.
Context: The customer says it's been almost five years.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ça
[sah]
That
Demonstrates something already mentioned or easily identified.
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.
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.
La montre a presque dix ans.
The watch is almost ten years old.
cinq
[sank]
five
A number representing quantity.
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.
Ça fait des années qu'il répare des montres.
He has been repairing watches for years.
Phrase Parts
Ça fait
Presque
Cinq ans
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