Le train est arrivé à l'heure.
English: The train arrived on time.
à l'heure /alˈœʁ/ · adverb · CEFR B1. French translation of "on time".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- on time
- Translation
- à l'heure
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- adverb
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This adverb is shown in its dictionary form.
| Dictionary form | à l'heure |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + à l'heure
- Examples
- Nous devons souvent à l'heure.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Veuillez être à l'heure pour la réunion.
English: Please be on time for the meeting.
Elle remet toujours son travail à temps.
English: She always submits her work on time.
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