Horloge (en. Clock)

/ɔʁlɔʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Instrument used to measure time.

The train station clock strikes every hour.

L'horloge de la gare sonne chaque heure.

Wall or tabletop clock that displays the time.

This antique clock is very valuable.

Cette horloge antique est très précieuse.

Device set to emit warnings at specific times.

I use the clock on my phone as an alarm.

J'utilise l'horloge de mon téléphone comme réveil.

From Latin 'horologium', derived from Greek 'horologion' meaning measure of time.

to do the clock

To be late.

faire l'horloge

to set the time

To synchronize a clock.

mettre à l'heure

biological clock

Natural cycle that regulates physical functions.

horloge biologique

pendulum

Clock generally hung or placed on a table.

pendule

watch

Portable device that indicates the time.

montre

stopwatch

Instrument used to measure periods of time.

chronomètre

To be late

It's already 10 o'clock, are you still on the clock?

Il est déjà 10 heures, t'es encore à l'horloge ?

To not be on time

Stop acting like a clock, we need to leave!

Arrête de faire l'horloge, on doit partir !