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avoir fait son temps
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
1. (idiom) (to be old and show wear)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. to have seen better days (colloquial) (figurative)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Cet ordinateur a fait son temps. Il faudrait que j'en achète un nouveau.This computer has seen better days. I should buy a new one.
2. (colloquial) (idiom) (to have worked enough)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. to have done one's time (colloquial) (figurative)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Je prévois de prendre ma retraite en mai. J'ai fait mon temps dans cette entreprise.I'm planning to retire in May. I've done my time at this company.
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