🇫🇷 How to say

“afternoon” in French

après-midi
Illustration of "afternoon" in a French cultural setting
A bright, sunlit street with people sitting at outdoor café tables, enjoying coffee and conversation as the shadows begin to grow longer.

Usage note

This word literally means 'after midday' and is used just like 'afternoon' in English. It can be used with or without an article, as in 'l'après-midi' (the afternoon) or 'cet après-midi' (this afternoon).

Examples

  • On se voit cet après-midi ?

    Shall we see each other this afternoon?

  • J'ai cours de français l'après-midi.

    I have French class in the afternoon.

  • C'est un bel après-midi d'été.

    It's a beautiful summer afternoon.

Quick check

What does "après-midi" mean?

  • A. afternoon
  • B. lamp
  • C. radio
  • D. bus

First quiz is free.

Want more?

SimpleLits Pro unlocks alternate example sentences, audio pronunciation, the full quiz pack, and save-to-deck spaced repetition.

See Pro plans

Also see