What does the cryptic crossword clue "Frenchman in relationship for an age? (4)" mean?

The definition is "an age". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). M (synonym="monsieur") in TIE (synonym="relationship") = TIME; definition: "an age?" The answer is TIME.

Frenchman in relationship for an age? (4)

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