Meaning
To refer to the time between noon and evening.
Cultural Background
The afternoon is the time for the 'goûter' for children. Usage is identical to France, but 'aprèm' is less common.
Gender
Always treat it as masculine for exams.
Noon
Never use it for 12:00 sharp.
Meaning
To refer to the time between noon and evening.
Gender
Always treat it as masculine for exams.
Noon
Never use it for 12:00 sharp.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank.
Je vais au cinéma ____.
It fits the context of a daytime activity.
Choose the correct gender.
____ après-midi était long.
Officially, it is masculine.
Match the time.
14:00
14:00 is 2 PM.
Complete the dialogue.
A: On se voit ? B: Oui, ____.
Logical response to a meeting request.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesJe vais au cinéma ____.
It fits the context of a daytime activity.
____ après-midi était long.
Officially, it is masculine.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
14:00 is 2 PM.
A: On se voit ? B: Oui, ____.
Logical response to a meeting request.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsOfficially masculine, but spoken usage varies.
No, use 'midi'.
An informal shortening.
Related Phrases
Le midi
contrastNoon
Le soir
contrastEvening
Le matin
contrastMorning
