🇫🇷 How to say

“hour” in French

heure
Illustration of "hour" in a French cultural setting
A person glances at a large, old-fashioned clock on a city square tower, its hands pointing precisely to the number three.

Usage note

This word is used just like 'hour' in English for telling time and duration. Remember, 'l'heure' also means 'the time', as in asking 'Quelle heure est-il?' (What time is it?).

Examples

  • Le film dure une heure.

    The movie lasts one hour.

  • Il est arrivé à l'heure.

    He arrived on time.

  • Je travaille huit heures par jour.

    I work eight hours a day.

Quick check

What does "heure" mean?

  • A. hour
  • B. Monday
  • C. class
  • D. shirt

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