Matin-là (en. That morning)

/ma.tɛ̃ la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The part of the day that begins at sunrise and ends at noon.
I get up early every that morning.
Je me lève tôt chaque matin-là.
A suitable time to begin new activities.
It’s an ideal morning for a walk.
C'est un matin-là idéal pour une promenade.

Etymology

Derived from 'morning' with the addition of 'there' to specify a particular morning.

Common Phrases and Expressions

that morning
Refers to a specific morning.
le matin-là
that particular morning
Indicates a particular morning in the past.
ce matin-là
winter morning
Evokes the winter season during the morning.
matin d'hiver

Related Words

morning
The period of the day between sunrise and noon.
matin
morning person
Occurring or being active in the morning.
matinal

Slang Meanings

A morning when one feels particularly good.
It was a dream morning; I felt in great shape.
C'était un matin-là de rêve, je me suis senti en pleine forme.
A chaotic and busy morning.
That morning, I didn’t have a minute to spare.
Ce matin-là, je n'ai pas eu une minute de répit.