Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Fortnight

Quick summary: A standard British English word meaning a period of two weeks.

What does it mean?

Fortnight simply means two weeks. It is extremely common in British English and sounds more natural than always saying two weeks.

Is it positive or negative?

It is neutral.

When do you use it?

Use it when talking about holidays, deadlines, schedules, or how long something takes.

Examples

Example 1: I am going on holiday for a fortnight in August.

Example 2: The builder said the work would take about a fortnight.

Question for you

What could you get done if you had a free fortnight?

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