lifespan

• Durée de vie d'un organisme vivant, d'un objet ou d'un système, généralement depuis sa naissance ou sa création jusqu'à la fin de son fonctionnement ou de son existence.

The duration of time during which a living organism, object, or system functions or exists, typically from birth or creation until the end of its functionality.

1. Duration of existenceB2formal

   The length of time that a person, animal, or thing exists or remains functional.

   Durée de vie

   • The average human lifespan has increased over the past century.
   • The lifespan of a typical smartphone is about three to four years.
   • Scientists are researching ways to extend the lifespan of certain materials.

   Synonymeslifelife expectancylifetimelongevity