Language/English/Grammar/I-have-been-living-or-I-have-lived
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What is the difference between the following two sentences? When is it appropriate to use them?
- I've been living in Paris for 2 years
- I've lived in Paris for 2 years
Present Perfect Continuous
The first tense is called the "Present Perfect Continuous" (have been living). It means I have lived there for 2 years and, by implication, that I'm going to continue to live there for at least the near future. I am going to continue living in Paris.
Present Perfect Simple
The second tense is called the "Present Perfect Simple" (have lived) and simply means from then until now I have lived there for 2 years and it doesn't indicate whether I intend to continue living in Paris.