Usages of depuis
Depuis un an, je partage la recette ensoleillée avec mes amis, et ils l’adorent.
For a year now, I have been sharing the sunny recipe with my friends, and they love it.
Depuis quelques jours, je remarque que Paul veut changer la couleur de sa cuisine.
For a few days now, I have noticed that Paul wants to change the color of his kitchen.
Ils y ont pensé depuis longtemps, et ils vont en parler à leurs amis.
They have been thinking about it for a long time, and they are going to talk about it to their friends.
Paul travaille pour une entreprise internationale depuis deux ans.
Paul has been working for an international company for two years.
L'ascenseur est coincé depuis une heure.
The elevator has been stuck for an hour.
Nous faisons la queue à l’épicerie depuis une heure.
We have been waiting in line at the grocery store for an hour.
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