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Numbers & TimeFriday 14 August 2026

Il est deux heures et quart de l'après-midi.

Pronunciation: eel eh dooz eur ay kahr duh lah-preh-mee-dee

Meaning: It is two fifteen in the afternoon.

In French, time is expressed using 24-hour format in formal contexts, but in everyday conversation, "l'après-midi" (afternoon) clarifies the time period, making this phrase useful for scheduling and daily interactions.

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