The French seem very formal with time. Do they ever just say " it is ten fifteen?"
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Gary B.Kwiziq community member
The French seem very formal with time. Do they ever just say " it is ten fifteen?"
Il est dix quinze.
This question relates to:French lesson "Telling time in French - 24-hour clock rules = AM vs PM"
Asked 8 years ago
Bonjour Gary !
No, in French, you cannot omit "heure(s)" when telling the time: it would sound too vague (ten fifteen what?).
It's the same as when you give your age, you cannot omit "ans" for similar reasons.
I hope that's helpful!
À bientôt !
No, in French, you cannot omit "heure(s)" when telling the time: it would sound too vague (ten fifteen what?).
It's the same as when you give your age, you cannot omit "ans" for similar reasons.
I hope that's helpful!
À bientôt !
Gary B.Kwiziq community member
Thanks for answer. The answer " ten fifteen " would not be vague if the question was " what is the time ?" Very common usage in Australia. Same for " how old are you?" " 30 ". Anyway, an interesting theme. C'est la vie!
AurélieKwiziq Head of French, Native French Teacher
Yes, that's the beauty of the English language :)
Gary B. asked:
The French seem very formal with time. Do they ever just say " it is ten fifteen?"
Il est dix quinze.
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