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How to Say "At midnight" in French
Use 'à minuit' for exactly midnight in French, perfect for scheduling or discussing late-night events.
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This is the standard way to say midnight. Use it when making plans for a specific time, like 'The party starts at midnight' or 'I'll call you at midnight'.
Alternatives
- vers minuitUse this if you mean 'around midnight', not precisely at midnight.
- au milieu de la nuitThis means 'in the middle of the night', which is broader than just midnight.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing the 't' in 'minuit'
The 't' in 'minuit' is silent; focus on the 'n' and 'ui' sounds.
Forgetting the 'à'
You need the preposition 'à' before 'minuit' to indicate 'at' a specific time.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
what does a minuit mean in french
'À minuit' translates directly to 'at midnight'. It refers to the precise moment when one day ends and the next begins.
how to say around midnight in french
To say 'around midnight', use 'vers minuit'. This indicates a time close to, but not exactly, midnight.
is a minuit formal or informal
'À minuit' is a neutral phrase and can be used in any context. It's neither overly formal nor strictly casual.
