What does "pendant la nuit" mean in French?
"pendant la nuit" is the French word for "overnight".
pendant la nuit /pɑ̃dˈɑ̃la-nyˈi/ · adverbe · CEFR B1. French translation of "overnight".
See also: Translation page (English → French)
Translation and Meaning
- Word: pendant la nuit
- Language: French
- Meaning: overnight
- IPA: /pɑ̃dˈɑ̃la-nyˈi/
- CEFR Level: B1
- Part of speech: adverbe
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Example Sentences
- Nous avons passé la nuit dans un petit hôtel. English: We spent the night in a small hotel.
- Le colis a été livré pendant la nuit. English: The package was delivered overnight.
- Elle a travaillé pendant la nuit pour finir le projet. English: She worked through the night to finish the project.
When and How to Use "pendant la nuit"
Use "pendant la nuit" when you want to talk about "overnight" in French. It functions as "adverbe". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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What CEFR level is "pendant la nuit"?
"pendant la nuit" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "pendant la nuit"?
"pendant la nuit" is tagged as a adverbe in SmartWords.
Can you show "pendant la nuit" in a sentence?
Nous avons passé la nuit dans un petit hôtel.
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