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When the time expressed uses hour numbers under 12 (with either clock), you use et quart/et demie/moins le quart, and not quinze/trente/quarante-cinq.
Does it also mean that, et quart/et demie/moins le quart can be used with under 12 and above 12 both?
Thanks,
Rahul
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