L'après-midi (en. In the afternoon)

la-pre-midi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The period of time between noon and evening.
I am going to take a nap in the afternoon.
Je vais faire une sieste l'après-midi.
A part of the day dedicated to activities.
They have scheduled a meeting for the afternoon.
Ils ont prévu une réunion pour l'après-midi.

Etymology

The word 'après-midi' comes from French, meaning 'after the middle of the day.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

The quiet afternoon
A calm afternoon without disruptive activities.
L'après-midi tranquille
Enjoy the afternoon
Taking the time to relax or have fun after noon.
Profiter de l'après-midi

Related Words

morning
The period of time from the start of the day, typically from dawn to noon.
matin
evening
The period of time that follows the afternoon and precedes the night.
soir
day
The period of time between sunrise and sunset.
journée

Slang Meanings

The arvo
Shall we meet up in the arvo for a coffee?
On se voit l'aprem pour un café ?
The arvo
I plan to go out this arvo.
J'ai prévu de sortir cet aprèm.