Duration vs time length

Question

Bonjour,

Hi, I was wondering for the duration part would it be okay to say

I read in the evening

Je lire la soiree

And

I spent the day learning French

J'ai passe le jour apprendre francais

Would they be correct if not why?

Thanks

Nicole

Accepted Answer

Bonjour Nicole,

Je lis en soirée = I read in the evening → duration
Je lis le soir = I read in the evening → precise moment

J’ai passé la journée à apprendre le français = I spent the day learning French → duration
Le jour de mon accident, j’ai passé trois heures à l’hôpital = the day I had my accident, I spent three hours at the hospital → precise moment

I hope this is helpful.
Bonne journée !

Answer

Thank you I will look over your notes :) I appreciate it