Après-midi (en. Afternoon)

apʁɛ midi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Time interval between midday and evening.
We have a meeting planned this afternoon.
Nous avons prévu une réunion cet après-midi.
Moment of relaxation or activities after lunch.
I am going for a walk in the park this afternoon.
Je vais faire une promenade dans le parc cet après-midi.

Etymology

The term 'after-noon' comes from French, meaning 'after the middle of the day'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I am free this afternoon.
Indicates that one is available during this period.
Je suis libre cet après-midi
Let's meet this afternoon.
Phrase used to plan a meeting.
Rendez-vous cet après-midi

Related Words

morning
First part of the day before noon.
matin
evening
Part of the day that follows the afternoon.
soir

Slang Meanings

To have a blast in the afternoon.
We are going to have a blast this afternoon at the festival.
On va s'éclater l'après-midi au festival.
To chill in the afternoon.
We can chill this afternoon at my place.
On peut chiller l'après-midi chez moi.