French 101 Time and Telling Time
43 flashcards covering French 101 Time and Telling Time for the FRENCH-101 French 101 Topics section.
The topic of telling time in French covers essential vocabulary and grammatical structures needed for effective communication in everyday situations. According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), mastering time-related expressions is a fundamental skill for beginners in French, as it facilitates interactions and scheduling in both personal and professional contexts.
In practice exams or competency assessments for Beginning French I, you can expect questions that require you to translate times from English to French or vice versa, as well as exercises that involve filling in blanks or matching phrases. A common pitfall is confusing the use of "et quart" (quarter past) and "et demie" (half past), which can lead to errors in understanding and communicating time.
A practical tip to remember is that in French, the 24-hour clock is often used in formal settings, so familiarize yourself with both formats to avoid confusion.
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How do you say 'What time is it?' in French?
You say 'Quelle heure est-il?' to ask 'What time is it?' in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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What is the French word for 'hour'?
The French word for 'hour' is 'heure' (Imaginez, Chapter 2).
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How do you express 3:15 in French?
You would say 'Il est trois heures quinze' for 3:15 in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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What is the French term for 'noon'?
The French term for 'noon' is 'midi' (Imaginez, Chapter 2).
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How do you say 'It's 7:45' in French?
You would say 'Il est huit heures moins le quart' for 7:45 in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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What is the expression for 'quarter past' in French?
The expression for 'quarter past' in French is 'et quart' (Imaginez, Chapter 2).
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How do you say 'It's 10:30' in French?
You would say 'Il est dix heures et demie' for 10:30 in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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What is the French word for 'minute'?
The French word for 'minute' is 'minute' (Imaginez, Chapter 2).
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How do you express 5:00 in French?
You would say 'Il est cinq heures' for 5:00 in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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What is the French term for 'midnight'?
The French term for 'midnight' is 'minuit' (Imaginez, Chapter 2).
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How do you say 'It's 2:15' in French?
You would say 'Il est deux heures et quart' for 2:15 in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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What is the phrase for 'half past' in French?
The phrase for 'half past' in French is 'et demie' (Imaginez, Chapter 2).
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How do you express 12:05 in French?
You would say 'Il est douze heures cinq' for 12:05 in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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What is the French term for 'afternoon'?
The French term for 'afternoon' is 'après-midi' (Imaginez, Chapter 2).
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How do you say 'It's 4:50' in French?
You would say 'Il est cinq heures moins dix' for 4:50 in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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What is the French expression for 'It's 1:00'?
You would say 'Il est une heure' for 1:00 in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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How do you express 9:20 in French?
You would say 'Il est neuf heures vingt' for 9:20 in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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What is the phrase for 'It's 6:45' in French?
You would say 'Il est sept heures moins le quart' for 6:45 in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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How do you say 'It's 11:15' in French?
You would say 'Il est onze heures et quart' for 11:15 in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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What is the French term for 'the clock'?
The French term for 'the clock' is 'l'horloge' (Imaginez, Chapter 2).
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How do you ask 'What time do we meet?' in French?
You would ask 'À quelle heure se retrouve-t-on?' to inquire about meeting time in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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What is the French expression for 'It's 3:30'?
You would say 'Il est trois heures et demie' for 3:30 in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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How do you express 8:05 in French?
You would say 'Il est huit heures cinq' for 8:05 in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
- 24
What is the French term for 'morning'?
The French term for 'morning' is 'matin' (Imaginez, Chapter 2).
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How do you say 'It's 5:25' in French?
You would say 'Il est cinq heures vingt-cinq' for 5:25 in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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What is the French word for 'second'?
The French word for 'second' is 'seconde' (Imaginez, Chapter 2).
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How do you express 2:45 in French?
You would say 'Il est trois heures moins le quart' for 2:45 in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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What is the phrase for 'It's 12:30' in French?
You would say 'Il est midi et demi' for 12:30 in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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How do you say 'It's 1:15' in French?
You would say 'Il est une heure et quart' for 1:15 in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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What is the French expression for 'It's 10:10'?
You would say 'Il est dix heures dix' for 10:10 in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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How do you express 4:40 in French?
You would say 'Il est cinq heures moins vingt' for 4:40 in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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What is the French term for 'evening'?
The French term for 'evening' is 'soir' (Imaginez, Chapter 2).
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How do you say 'It's 9:50' in French?
You would say 'Il est dix heures moins dix' for 9:50 in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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What is the phrase for 'It's 6:00'?
You would say 'Il est six heures' for 6:00 in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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How do you express 11:45 in French?
You would say 'Il est midi moins le quart' for 11:45 in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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What is the French term for 'schedule'?
The French term for 'schedule' is 'emploi du temps' (Imaginez, Chapter 2).
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How do you say 'It's 8:15' in French?
You would say 'Il est huit heures et quart' for 8:15 in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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What is the expression for 'It's 5:50' in French?
You would say 'Il est six heures moins dix' for 5:50 in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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How do you express 7:00 in French?
You would say 'Il est sept heures' for 7:00 in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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What is the French term for 'today'?
The French term for 'today' is 'aujourd'hui' (Imaginez, Chapter 2).
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How do you say 'It's 10:40' in French?
You would say 'Il est onze heures moins vingt' for 10:40 in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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What is the phrase for 'It's 3:50' in French?
You would say 'Il est quatre heures moins dix' for 3:50 in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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How do you express 1:30 in French?
You would say 'Il est une heure et demie' for 1:30 in French (Promenades, Chapter 6).