French · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Afternoon" in French: après-midi
l'après-midi
Afternoon in French is l'après-midi. Cet après-midi means this afternoon. The gender is usually masculine in modern use: un bel après-midi.
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How to pronounce après-midi
Say it
ah-preh-mee-DEE
/a.pʁɛ.mi.di/
Après-midi is ah-preh-mee-DEE. Soft s in après like z before vowel feel; stress near the end.
"Afternoon" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'après-midi | the afternoon Time of day. | Time of day. |
| cet après-midi | this afternoon Today. | Today. |
| demain après-midi | tomorrow afternoon Plans. | Plans. |
| dans l'après-midi | in the afternoon Sometime after midday. | Sometime after midday. |
How to use après-midi in real life
- 1Booking
On se voit cet après-midi ?
Shall we meet this afternoon?
Cet après-midi.
- 2Work
L'après-midi est plus calme au bureau.
The afternoon is quieter at the office.
L'après-midi as subject.
- 3Kids
Ils jouent dehors tout l'après-midi.
They play outside all afternoon.
Tout l'après-midi.
Mistakes English speakers make with après-midi
Incorrect: Le afternoon.
Correct: L'après-midi.
Use après-midi.
Incorrect: Cette après-midi, on part.
Correct: Cet après-midi, on part.
Modern French usually treats après-midi as masculine: cet après-midi.
Good to know
Shops may reopen after a long lunch into l'après-midi. Bon après-midi is a parting wish more than a hello.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning errands
ChatPal
Tu es libre cet après-midi ?
Are you free this afternoon?
You
Oui, l'après-midi après quinze heures.
Yes, in the afternoon after three.
ChatPal
On fait les courses ensemble.
We'll grocery shop together.
You
OK. Je passe te prendre.
OK. I'll pick you up.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Afternoon" in French
What is afternoon in French?
L'après-midi.
How do I say this afternoon?
Cet après-midi.
Masculine or feminine?
Usually masculine today: cet après-midi.
How do you pronounce après-midi?
Ah-preh-mee-DEE.
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