A1 Collocation ニュートラル

Passer du temps

To spend time

意味

To occupy oneself with an activity or with people.

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文化的背景

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!

意味

To occupy oneself with an activity or with people.

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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!

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing verb and article.

Je _____ _____ temps avec ma sœur.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: passe du

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

Which sentence is correct?

Talking about a hobby:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Il passe du temps à lire.

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

Match the French to the English.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 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.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 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:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Consacrer du temps

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

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Passer vs Dépenser

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

練習問題バンク

5 問題
Fill in the missing verb and article. Fill Blank A1

Je _____ _____ temps avec ma sœur.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: passe du

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

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Talking about a hobby:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Il passe du temps à lire.

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

Match the French to the English. Match A2

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 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.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 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:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Consacrer du temps

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

🎉 スコア: /5

よくある質問

7 問

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'.

関連フレーズ

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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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