l'heure

Usages of l'heure

Cet horaire inclut l’heure du gâteau, le temps pour déguster chaque plat, et même le moment des jeux.
This schedule includes the time for the cake, the time to savor each dish, and even the moment for games.
Il est l'heure de partir.
It is time to leave.
L’horloge de la cuisine indique qu’il est l’heure de dîner.
The clock in the kitchen shows that it is dinnertime.
Il y a toujours un risque quand on oublie de regarder l’heure sur sa montre.
There is always a risk when one forgets to check the time on one’s watch.
Il est presque l'heure du déjeuner, alors le supermarché ouvre maintenant.
It is almost lunchtime, so the supermarket is opening now.
Tu dois noter l'heure dans ton agenda.
You must write down the time in your planner.
Nous invitons nos voisins à déjeuner, et nous voulons confirmer l’heure par message.
We are inviting our neighbors for lunch, and we want to confirm the time by message.
L'heure du départ est indiquée sur le billet.
The departure time is indicated on the ticket.

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Every French noun is either masculine or feminine, and this affects the articles and adjectives used with it. "Le" is used with masculine nouns and "la" with feminine ones. Adjectives also change form to match — for example, "petit" (masc.) becomes "petite" (fem.).

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