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How to Say "At noon" in French
Use 'à midi' to say 'at noon' in French for lunch meetings or midday appointments.
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This is the standard way to say 'at noon'. Use it when arranging to meet someone for lunch or when referring to a specific event happening at midday.
Alternatives
- vers midiUse this if you mean 'around noon' or 'towards noon'.
- en milieu de journéeThis is a more general way to say 'midday' or 'in the middle of the day'.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing the 'd' in 'midi'
The 'd' at the end of 'midi' is pronounced, unlike some silent final consonants in French.
Forgetting the 'à'
Always include the preposition 'à' before 'midi' to mean 'at noon'.
A small cultural note
Lunchtime in France, 'le déjeuner', often starts a bit later than in some English-speaking countries, sometimes closer to 1 PM, but 'à midi' is still the precise term for 12:00 PM.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How to say around noon in French?
To say 'around noon', you can use 'vers midi'. This indicates a time that is not exact but close to midday.
What time is 'midi' in France?
'Midi' specifically refers to 12:00 PM, or midday. It's the exact middle of the day.
Is 'à midi' formal or informal?
'À midi' is a neutral phrase and can be used in almost any context. You don't need to worry about it being too casual or too formal.
