lifetime
gb/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/ us/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
A2
Anglais
~ 4800
Sens
0 sens
Nom
A2
quantity
1
Entire span of a person's life
The whole time that someone is alive.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone]'s lifetime
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'lifetime' with 'lifespan'. 'Lifetime' is often used for people and can be more personal or emotional, while 'lifespan' is more neutral or scientific.
Synonymes
lifespan (Often used for both people and animals; slightly more scientific in tone.)
Antonymes
moment (Refers to a very short period of time, the opposite of an entire life span.)
Collocations
in my lifetime
|during his lifetime
|over a lifetime
|average lifetime
Thèmes
daily life
|time
|personal
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She achieved more in her lifetime than many do in several.
- He collected stamps throughout his lifetime.
- During her lifetime, she traveled to over 50 countries.
- My grandfather saw many changes over his lifetime.
- The invention changed the course of his lifetime.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He worked hard all his lifetime.
- She met many people in her lifetime.
- In my lifetime, I have seen big changes.
- They were friends for a lifetime.
Nom
B1
quantity
2
Time something remains usable
The time something can be used before it stops working well.
Schéma d’usage :
[something]'s lifetime
Synonymes
service life ('Service life' is more technical and often used in engineering contexts.)
Antonymes
failure ('Failure' marks the end of usefulness, the opposite of the usable period.)
Collocations
battery lifetime
|product lifetime
|system lifetime
|service lifetime
Thèmes
technology
|products
|time
Exemples
- The battery has a lifetime of about five years.
- Regular maintenance can extend the lifetime of your car.
- This paint offers a longer lifetime than standard brands.
- The software's lifetime is expected to be at least a decade.
Exemples pédagogiques
- This phone has a short battery lifetime.
- Good care will make the bike's lifetime longer.
- The light bulb has a long lifetime.
Nom
B1
event
3
Once-in-a-life opportunity
A very special chance that you will probably have only once in your life.
Schéma d’usage :
[a/an] lifetime [opportunity/experience]
Synonymes
once-in-a-lifetime chance ('Once-in-a-lifetime' is a fixed phrase emphasizing rarity.)
Antonymes
everyday occurrence ('Everyday occurrence' refers to something ordinary and frequent, opposite of rare.)
Collocations
a lifetime opportunity
|a lifetime experience
|a trip of a lifetime
Thèmes
experiences
|personal
|opportunity
|time
|daily_life
Exemples
- Winning that scholarship was the opportunity of a lifetime.
- Climbing Mount Everest was truly the experience of a lifetime.
- Meeting the president was a lifetime moment for her.
Exemples pédagogiques
- This trip is the chance of a lifetime.
- It was the best day of my lifetime.
- Meeting my hero was a lifetime experience.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
lifetime
API
GB/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
US/lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
Syllabes et accentuation
life - time (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (life)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: lifetime
- Plural: lifetimes
Famille de mots
Expressions
(the) chance of a lifetime
1/ðə t͡ʃˈæns əv ə lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
fixed phrase
(Best) rare opportunity ever
(The) best and rarest chance you will have in your life.
Exemples
- "Getting that internship was the chance of a lifetime for her career."
- "Winning the competition gave him the chance of a lifetime to perform on stage."
(the) experience of a lifetime
1/ðə ɪkspˈɪɹiəns əv ə lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
fixed phrase
(the) experience of a lifetime
(the) experience of a lifetime
once in a lifetime
1/wˈʌns ˈɪn ə lˈaɪftˌaɪm/
fixed phrase
Happens only once ever
Happening only one time in your whole life.
Exemples
- "This concert is a once in a lifetime event," said the promoter.
- "Traveling to Antarctica was a once in a lifetime experience for me."