Also means
to continue
Usage Note
Durer is used for the duration of events, states, and processes (Le film dure deux heures = The film lasts two hours). The adjective durable means 'lasting' or 'sustainable', as in développement durable (sustainable development). Dur (hard, tough) is a related but distinct adjective.
Examples
"La réunion a duré trois heures."
Natural Translation
The meeting lasted three hours.
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