belle lurette

French

Etymology

Corruption of belle heurette.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /bɛl ly.ʁɛt/
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Noun

belle lurette f (uncountable)

  1. a long time; ages
    Je ne l’ai plus vu depuis belle lurette. ― I haven't seen him in ages.

Usage notes
  • Only used in certain set phrases, such as depuis belle lurette, il y a belle lurette.
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