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    Temps (en. Time)

    /tã/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A measurable interval during which events occur.
    Time flies when you're having fun.
    Le temps passe vite quand on s'amuse.
    Atmospheric condition at a given moment.
    The weather is sunny today.
    Le temps est ensoleillé aujourd'hui.
    Specific historical period.
    In those days, life was very different.
    En ce temps-là, la vie était très différente.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'tempus' meaning 'time, period'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have time
    having a free interval or a period to do something.
    avoir le temps
    at any moment
    at any time.
    à tout moment
    from time to time
    occasionally, sometimes.
    de temps en temps
    to take one's time
    not to rush, to act slowly.
    prendre son temps

    Related Words

    free time
    time during which one has no obligations.
    temps libre
    working time
    period dedicated to work.
    temps de travail
    climate time
    state of the atmosphere over a given period.
    temps climat

    Slang Meanings

    waste of time
    Being stuck in a useless meeting is a real waste of time.
    Se retrouver dans une réunion inutile, c'est une véritable perte de temps.
    to make up for lost time
    After the holidays, you need to make up for lost time to catch up.
    Après les vacances, il faut faire le plein de temps pour rattraper le retard.