Significado
Used to state that one has a scheduled meeting.
Contexto cultural
The 'quart d'heure de politesse' is common in social settings. If you are invited to a 'rendez-vous' at someone's house for dinner at 8 PM, arriving at 8:15 PM is actually considered more polite than arriving exactly at 8 PM. In Quebec, 'rendez-vous' is used similarly to France, but you might hear more English influence in professional settings. However, for medical appointments, 'rendez-vous' remains the standard. Belgians are often noted for being more punctual than the French. A 'rendez-vous' at 9 AM usually means 9 AM sharp. In many West African countries, the concept of time for a social 'rendez-vous' can be more fluid. However, for administrative or official 'rendez-vous', strictness is increasing.
The 'Chez' Rule
Always use 'chez' when your rendez-vous is with a professional at their office (e.g., chez le médecin).
Don't be 'Être'
Never say 'Je suis un rendez-vous.' It's a classic English-speaker mistake!
Significado
Used to state that one has a scheduled meeting.
The 'Chez' Rule
Always use 'chez' when your rendez-vous is with a professional at their office (e.g., chez le médecin).
Don't be 'Être'
Never say 'Je suis un rendez-vous.' It's a classic English-speaker mistake!
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The Romantic Nuance
If you say 'J'ai un rendez-vous' without specifying who or where, people might assume it's a date!
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'avoir'.
Marie et moi, nous ___ un rendez-vous à 15h.
The subject is 'Marie et moi' (we), so the verb 'avoir' becomes 'avons'.
Choose the correct preposition.
J'ai un rendez-vous ___ le dentiste.
We use 'chez' for professionals like doctors, dentists, and hairdressers.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tu es libre à midi ? B: Non, désolé, ___.
The correct phrase is 'j'ai un rendez-vous'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a job interview.
'Entretien' means interview, which is appropriate for a job situation.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Rendez-vous vs. Réunion
Common Verbs with RDV
Action
- • Prendre
- • Avoir
- • Annuler
- • Décaler
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosMarie et moi, nous ___ un rendez-vous à 15h.
The subject is 'Marie et moi' (we), so the verb 'avoir' becomes 'avons'.
J'ai un rendez-vous ___ le dentiste.
We use 'chez' for professionals like doctors, dentists, and hairdressers.
A: Tu es libre à midi ? B: Non, désolé, ___.
The correct phrase is 'j'ai un rendez-vous'.
You are at a job interview.
'Entretien' means interview, which is appropriate for a job situation.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
14 perguntasYes, it is the standard way to say you have a date. If you want to be specific, you can say 'un rendez-vous galant'.
It is masculine: 'un rendez-vous'.
You say: 'Je suis en retard pour mon rendez-vous.'
It remains 'rendez-vous'. For example: 'J'ai deux rendez-vous aujourd'hui.'
No, but it is very informal. Don't use it with your boss!
You say: 'Je voudrais annuler mon rendez-vous.'
It's better to say 'Je vois des amis.' Using 'rendez-vous' sounds too formal for friends.
It is the abbreviation for 'Rendez-vous'.
Usually yes, but in fast speech or specific phrases like 'prendre rendez-vous', the article can be dropped.
Absolutely. It's the standard term for a one-on-one business meeting.
Literally a 'missed appointment,' but often used to mean a 'missed opportunity' in life or love.
Say: 'Est-ce que je peux prendre rendez-vous ?'
It should always have a hyphen when used as a noun.
In English, it's often more 'secret' or 'special.' In French, it's a very everyday word.
Frases relacionadas
prendre rendez-vous
builds onto make an appointment
un rencard
specialized forma date (slang)
une réunion
similara meeting
une entrevue
specialized forman interview
un tête-à-tête
similara private conversation
