How to Say ‘On time’ in French
À l'heure
ah l ur
[ah l ur]
💬 Usage Tip: [À l'heure] is a fixed phrase meaning "on time." The [l'] is joined to the next word and cannot stand alone.
Phrase Breakdown
À
[ah]
at
A preposition used in the fixed expression “à l'heure.”
Le taxi est là À l'heure.
The taxi is there on time.
l'
[l]
the
Elided form of “le” before a vowel sound.
Nous serons à l'heure pour le rendez-vous.
We will be on time for the meeting.
heure
[ur]
hour / time
Part of the expression “à l'heure,” which means “on time.”
J'arrive à l'heure aujourd'hui.
I’m arriving on time today.
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