Mastering French Time Expressions Quiz

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1. What time is it when it's 8:20?

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In French, when indicating the time, the hour always comes before the minutes, and 'heure' is used to denote time.

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Mastering French Time Expressions Quiz - Quiz

Explore the intricacies of time expressions in French through this focused activity. Enhance your understanding of cultural nuances and improve your language skills, making it ideal for learners seeking to deepen their proficiency in French cultural contexts.

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2. What time is 12:00?

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In French, 'Il est midi' translates to 'It is noon' which is the correct way to indicate 12:00 PM.

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3. What is the time when the clock shows 9:50?

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In French, the time 9:50 is expressed as 'Il est dix heure moins dix' which translates to 'It is ten o'clock minus ten'. This format is commonly used to indicate the time based on the nearest hour and minute.

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4. What is the time when the clock shows 6:40?

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In French, when referring to time, 'Il est' is used to indicate 'It is'. 'Sept heures moins vingt' translates to 'seven o'clock minus twenty minutes', which is the correct way to express the time 6:40 in French.

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5. What time is it when it is 10:15?

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In French, 'dix heure et quart' translates to ten fifteen, indicating that it is ten fifteen on the clock.

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6. What time is it when the clock shows 5:45?

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In French, the expression 'Il est six heure moins le quart' translates to 'It's a quarter to six', indicating that it is 5:45 on the clock.

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7. Quelle heure est-il quand l'horloge affiche 1:25?

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In French, when telling time, 'Il est' is used to indicate 'It is'. The correct answer translates to 'It is one twenty-five.' The incorrect answers are not the correct translation for the given time.

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8. 12:30

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In French, the time 12:30 is expressed as 'Il est midi et demi', which translates to 'It is noon and half'. The other options are incorrect as they refer to different times of the day or incorrect ways of expressing 12:30 in French.

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9. What is the time in French when it is 7:30?

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The correct answer 'Il est sept heure et demie' translates to 'It is seven thirty' in French, indicating the time 7:30. The incorrect answers provided do not correctly convey the time of 7:30 in French.

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10. What is the time in French when it is 12:05?

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In French, when stating the time, the hour comes first followed by the minutes. The correct translation for 12:05 is 'Il est douze heure cinq.'

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11. What time is it when the clock shows 12:00?

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12:00 on the clock is midnight (minuit) in French, not noon (midi), 6:00, or 3:00.

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What time is it when it's 8:20?
What time is 12:00?
What is the time when the clock shows 9:50?
What is the time when the clock shows 6:40?
What time is it when it is 10:15?
What time is it when the clock shows 5:45?
Quelle heure est-il quand l'horloge affiche 1:25?
12:30
What is the time in French when it is 7:30?
What is the time in French when it is 12:05?
What time is it when the clock shows 12:00?
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