French GCSE
depuis
What depuis means in French GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of depuis
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Reference: AQA
A preposition meaning 'since' or 'for', used with the present tense to describe an action that began in the past and is still continuing.
Topics that use depuis
- Number, quantity, dates and time (AQA GCSE)
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