A1 Expression Neutral

Il est... heures.

It is... o'clock.

Meaning

Used to state the current time.

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Cultural Background

The 24-hour clock is standard for transport and business. Both 12-hour and 24-hour formats are used, often interchangeably.

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The 'Il' Rule

Always use 'Il' for time. It never changes.

Meaning

Used to state the current time.

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The 'Il' Rule

Always use 'Il' for time. It never changes.

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct subject.

___ est cinq heures.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Il

Time always uses the impersonal 'Il'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the correct subject. Fill Blank A1

___ est cinq heures.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Il

Time always uses the impersonal 'Il'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Because 'Il' is impersonal here, not referring to a gendered noun.

Related Phrases

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Quelle heure est-il ?

builds on

What time is it?

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