Do you hear the word “fortnight” often? Or is it better to use “two weeks”

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In the US I never hear it used in everyday conversation. Only in written forms, and then rarely. In British texts it's more common.

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I’m surprised to see others say they rarely use the word fortnight. In the UK it’s still a frequently used term.

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The word "fortnight" is a more antiquated term. You will most likely not hear it in a modern context, so it would be better to use "two weeks."

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Native speakers are more likely to use in two weeks in casual conversation

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It's still good for phrases like "once a fortnight", when speaking to mature native speakers. But children and foreigners might struggle to understand it, so "two weeks" is the safer option for them.

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