time phrases in French
Phrases (The time) with audio
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Learning time phrases in French is important for several reasons:
- Everyday Communication: Time is a fundamental aspect of daily life, and being able to express and understand time-related information is essential for effective communication. Learning time phrases allows you to ask for and provide the time, schedule appointments, discuss daily routines, and make plans with others.
- Travel and Navigation: When traveling to French-speaking countries, knowing time phrases helps you navigate transportation schedules, make train or bus reservations, and understand opening hours for various establishments. It enables you to efficiently plan your itinerary and make the most of your time abroad.
| English | French |
|---|---|
| Now | Maintenant |
| Later | [responsivevoice voice="French Female" rate="0.8" buttontext="►"]Plus tard |
| In the morning | Le matin |
| In the afternoon | L’après-midi |
| In the evening | Le soir |
| At night | La nuit |
| At what time? | À quelle heure? |
| Right away | Tout de suite |
| In a few minutes | Dans quelques minutes |
| Next week | La semaine prochaine |
| Last month | Le mois dernier |
| In the future | À l’avenir |
| For a long time | Pendant longtemps |
| At the moment | En ce moment |
| Every day | Tous les jours |
| On the weekend | Le week-end |
| At noon | À midi |
| In the evening (specific) | En soirée |
| At midnight | À minuit |
| In the past | Dans le passé |
