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"Midnight" in French: minuit
minuit
Midnight in French is minuit. À minuit means at midnight. Like midi, it usually appears without an article in time phrases.
New Year
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How to pronounce minuit
Say it
mee-NWEE
/mi.nɥi/
Minuit is mee-NWEE: mi + nuit. À minuit is ah mee-NWEE.
"Midnight" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| minuit | midnight Default. | Default. |
| à minuit | at midnight Exact time. | Exact time. |
| après minuit | after midnight Late-night plans. | Late-night plans. |
| minuit pile | midnight on the dot New Year, deadlines. | New Year, deadlines. |
How to use minuit in real life
- 1New Year
On s'embrasse à minuit.
We kiss at midnight.
À minuit.
- 2Club plans
Le concert commence après minuit.
The concert starts after midnight.
Après minuit.
- 3Deadline
Envoie le fichier avant minuit.
Send the file before midnight.
Avant minuit.
Mistakes English speakers make with minuit
Incorrect: À la minuit.
Correct: À minuit.
No article in the usual time phrase.
Incorrect: See you at midnight in English only.
Correct: On se voit à minuit.
Use à minuit.
Good to know
French clocks after midnight continue 00:00, 00:30 — people still say minuit for the moment itself, then une heure for 1 a.m.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a New Year's meetup
ChatPal
Tu seras là à minuit ?
Will you be there at midnight?
You
Oui, pile à minuit si le métro suit.
Yes, at midnight sharp if the metro cooperates.
ChatPal
On t'attend près de la fontaine.
We'll wait near the fountain.
You
Parfait. À ce soir.
Perfect. See you tonight.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Midnight" in French
How do you say midnight in French?
Minuit.
How do you say at midnight?
À minuit.
Do I use an article?
Not in à minuit.
How do you pronounce minuit?
Mee-NWEE.
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