No. 3,338 in French

ère

"Ère" means "era" or "age" in English, referring to a distinct period of time.

In a sentence

Nous vivons dans une ère de technologie avancée.
We are living in an era of advanced technology.
The word 'ère' here is used to denote a period or epoch characterized by significant technological developments.
La fin de l'ère glaciaire a marqué un tournant dans l'histoire de la Terre.
The end of the ice age marked a turning point in Earth's history.
In this sentence, 'ère' refers to a specific geological period recognized for its climatic conditions.
L'ère numérique a changé la manière dont nous communiquons.
The digital era has changed the way we communicate.
The term 'ère' is used metaphorically to indicate the current time and its association with digital technologies.

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