Celebrate the holidays! Save 20% on annual and biennial Premium »
  • French»
  • French Q&A»
  • Is there a difference between "l'année passée" and "l'année dernière" or can they both mean "last year"? Thanks!

Is there a difference between "l'année passée" and "l'année dernière" or can they both mean "last year"? Thanks!

Patrick L.C1Kwiziq community member

Is there a difference between "l'année passée" and "l'année dernière" or can they both mean "last year"? Thanks!

This question relates to:French lesson "Prochain/Dernier = Next/Last + [durations] in French"
Asked 6 years ago
Like1Answer1
Share
Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Hi Patrick,

this is a question about nuance which, of course, benefits from the input of a native speaker. That said, I would say that they are about as similar to each other as "last year" and "the year past".

-- Chris (not a native speaker).

Like06 years ago
Share
Patrick L. asked:

Is there a difference between "l'année passée" and "l'année dernière" or can they both mean "last year"? Thanks!

Sign in to submit your answer

Don't have an account yet? Join today

« Why is dans le Merseyside correct when it is stated to be a county...isn't it feminine?Is « I smell sweat » and « I smell of sweat » both «  Je sens de transpiration »? »
Ask a question

Find your French level for FREE

Test your French to the CEFR standard

Find your French level
Thinking...