How to Say ‘This morning’ in French
Ce matin
suh mah-TAN
[suh mah-TAN]
💬 Usage Tip: A handy time phrase: ce + noun often means "this ...," as in ce soir, ce weekend, ce matin.
🇫🇷 In France: Talking about the time of day is very common in small talk, especially with weather and sleep.
Phrase Breakdown
Ce
[suh]
this
Used with 'matin' to specify a particular morning: 'this morning.'
Ce matin, il fait froid.
This morning, it's cold.
matin
[mah-TAN]
morning
Refers to the morning part of the day in the phrase 'ce matin.'
Je suis parti tôt ce matin.
I left early this morning.
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