Basic time: Time

💬 Note that the apostrophe in 'aujourd'hui' combines 'le jour de'.

🇫🇷 Punctuality is valued in France, so 'aujourd'hui' could often imply 'right now' or 'immediately' when planning.

💬 Remember: 'Demain' is pronounced as 'duh-man', not like 'domain'.

🇫🇷 In conversation, 'à demain' is a casual way to say goodbye, meaning 'see you tomorrow'.

💬 'Après' means 'after', combining with 'demain' it creates 'after tomorrow'.

🇫🇷 Due to the slower pace in rural areas, plans might extend to 'après-demain' rather than 'demain'.

💬 'Hier' is pronounced like 'ee-air' with a gentle 'h'.

🇫🇷 'Hier' often comes up in talking about previous meals, like the delicious dinner 'hier'.

💬 'Heure' uses the 'h' and 'r' sounds uniquely French, often tricky for learners.

🇫🇷 The French love precision; being 'à l’heure' (on time) is appreciated.

💬 Pronounced 'mee-nute', similar to English but with a silent 'e'.

🇫🇷 Smoking a cigarette outside a café lasts more 'minutes' in France compared to other locations.

💬 Identical spelling, but French pronounce 'sec-ohnd'.

🇫🇷 The phrase 'une seconde!' often urges patience, meaning 'just a second!'.

💬 'Nuit' can be tricky; the 'ui' sounds like 'wee'.

🇫🇷 France is known for its 'nuit blanche', or all-nighter, often a cultural event or party.

💬 'Matin' ends with a nasal vowel sound 'ma-tɛ̃'.

🇫🇷 Enjoy a 'croissant' or 'pain au chocolat' for a perfect French 'matin' experience!