A1 Collocation خنثی

Passer du temps

To spend time

معنی

To occupy oneself with an activity or with people.

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زمینه فرهنگی

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.

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The 'Du' Rule

Always remember the partitive article 'du'. It's like saying 'some time' in English.

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Money vs Time

If you use 'dépenser', French people will think you are talking about your wallet, not your watch!

معنی

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!

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing verb and article.

Je _____ _____ temps avec ma sœur.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: passe du

'Passer du temps' is the correct collocation for spending time.

Which sentence is correct?

Talking about a hobby:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Il passe du temps à lire.

The pattern is 'passer du temps à + infinitive'.

Match the French to the English.

Match the following:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Passer du temps - To spend time

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.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: passé

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:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Consacrer du temps

'Consacrer' (to devote) is the formal alternative.

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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Passer vs Dépenser

Passer (Time)
du temps some time
une heure an hour
Dépenser (Money)
de l'argent money
dix euros ten euros

بانک تمرین

5 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the missing verb and article. جای خالی A1

Je _____ _____ temps avec ma sœur.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: passe du

'Passer du temps' is the correct collocation for spending time.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Talking about a hobby:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Il passe du temps à lire.

The pattern is 'passer du temps à + infinitive'.

Match the French to the English. Match A2

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Passer du temps - To spend time

These are three distinct time-related idioms.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Qu'est-ce que tu as fait hier ? B: J'ai _____ du temps avec mes amis.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: passé

The passé composé is required for a completed action in the past.

Match the phrase to the context. situation_matching B2

When you want to be very formal at work:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Consacrer du temps

'Consacrer' (to devote) is the formal alternative.

🎉 امتیاز: /5

سوالات متداول

7 سوال

Only 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'.

عبارات مرتبط

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Passer un bon moment

similar

To have a good time

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Perdre son temps

contrast

To waste one's time

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Prendre son temps

builds on

To take one's time

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