A2 Collocation Neutral

manquer de temps

lack time

Meaning

To not have enough time for something.

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Cultural Background

French people value work-life balance, so saying you 'manquer de temps' is a valid reason to leave work on time.

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Use it as an excuse

It's a very polite way to say no.

Meaning

To not have enough time for something.

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Use it as an excuse

It's a very polite way to say no.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.

Je manque ___ temps.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: de

The verb 'manquer' requires 'de' when expressing a lack.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. Fill Blank A2

Je manque ___ temps.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: de

The verb 'manquer' requires 'de' when expressing a lack.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, 'manquer d'argent'.

Related Phrases

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Être en retard

similar

To be late

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