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How do you say Five days in French?

"Five days" in French can be expressed in a couple of ways, depending on the context:

For a specific duration:

* Cinq jours (pronounced: sank zhoor) - This is the most common and literal translation.

For a general concept of "five days":

* Pendant cinq jours (pronounced: pɑ̃dɑ̃ sɛ̃k ʒuʁ) - This means "for five days" and emphasizes the duration.

Example:

* "I will be away for five days."

* Je serai absent pendant cinq jours.

You can also use the phrase "cinq journées" (pronounced: sɛ̃k ʒurne) which is less common but still acceptable.

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