Significado
To occupy oneself with an activity or with people.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'flâner' (wandering without purpose) is a celebrated way to 'passer du temps' in French cities. In Quebec, you might hear 'prendre du temps' (to take time) used more frequently in contexts where European French would use 'passer'. Social time is often communal and extended, known as 'la palabre', where passing time talking is a vital social glue.
The 'Du' Rule
Always remember the partitive article 'du'. It's like saying 'some time' in English.
Money vs Time
If you use 'dépenser', French people will think you are talking about your wallet, not your watch!
Significado
To occupy oneself with an activity or with people.
The 'Du' Rule
Always remember the partitive article 'du'. It's like saying 'some time' in English.
Money vs Time
If you use 'dépenser', French people will think you are talking about your wallet, not your watch!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing verb and article.
Je _____ _____ temps avec ma sœur.
'Passer du temps' is the correct collocation for spending time.
Which sentence is correct?
Talking about a hobby:
The pattern is 'passer du temps à + infinitive'.
Match the French to the English.
Match the following:
These are three distinct time-related idioms.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Qu'est-ce que tu as fait hier ? B: J'ai _____ du temps avec mes amis.
The passé composé is required for a completed action in the past.
Match the phrase to the context.
When you want to be very formal at work:
'Consacrer' (to devote) is the formal alternative.
🎉 Puntuación: /5
Ayudas visuales
Passer vs Dépenser
Banco de ejercicios
5 ejerciciosJe _____ _____ temps avec ma sœur.
'Passer du temps' is the correct collocation for spending time.
Talking about a hobby:
The pattern is 'passer du temps à + infinitive'.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are three distinct time-related idioms.
A: Qu'est-ce que tu as fait hier ? B: J'ai _____ du temps avec mes amis.
The passé composé is required for a completed action in the past.
When you want to be very formal at work:
'Consacrer' (to devote) is the formal alternative.
🎉 Puntuación: /5
Preguntas frecuentes
7 preguntasOnly in a negative sentence, like 'Je ne passe pas de temps ici'. Otherwise, use 'du temps'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Passer le temps' implies you are doing something just to make the time go faster because you are bored.
Yes, 'passer du temps sur un projet' is very common.
It uses 'avoir' in the passé composé: 'J'ai passé du temps'.
It's similar but refers to a specific, usually shorter, instance of time.
Say 'Je passe beaucoup de temps'. Note that 'du' becomes 'de' after 'beaucoup'.
Frases relacionadas
Passer un bon moment
similarTo have a good time
Perdre son temps
contrastTo waste one's time
Prendre son temps
builds onTo take one's time
