Also means
life expectancy
Usage Note
espérance is a slightly more literary or religious synonym for espoir (hope); espoir is neutral and conversational while espérance carries a tone of sustained, virtuous hope. The fixed phrase espérance de vie (life expectancy) is the everyday statistical term found in demographics. In Christian theology, l'Espérance is one of the three theological virtues.
Examples
"L'espérance de vie a augmenté."
Natural Translation
Life expectancy has increased.
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