année
n. f. 'year'
From Classical Latin 'annata', meaning 'year'.
Etymon
Year (calendar year, period of twelve months)
Historical Pronunciation
2000 - Mod. Fr.
[ane]
1500 - Cl. Fr.
[ane]
1200 - Mid. Fr.
[aneə]
300 - L. Lat.
[annata]
Latin Root
annata
The word année emphasizes duration, as opposed to an which is used for counting years.