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.