How to tell the time in French ⏰

That’s another basic of French for beginners. So, how to tell the time in French then? ⏰

Tick tock, do you remember? Because it’s fairly easy. And I propose to show you in 5 sentences. 

Up for it? Let’s do this. 

So, quelle heure est il? ⏰

How to tell the time in French

It’s fairly easy to asnwer the question: ‘Quelle heure est-il?’

Come on, let’s try this. Answer with the time it is in your country.

Quelle heure est il? Il est…..

  •  …quatre heures. (4:00)
  •  …cinq heures vingt. (5:20)
  •  …six heures et demie. (6:30)
  • …huit heures moins le quart. (7:45)
  •  …neuf heure moins cinq. (8:55)

Now, it’s your time to use it. Find a native speaker and get chatting! (or leave me a comment)

Please use the video to learn how to pronounce the words correctly. 

Questions? Need more options? Leave me a comment!

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    I am an absolute French language learner.Please help/guide me to learn it!I will be grateful to You!Thanks so much!!!

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