How to Say ‘Since this morning’ in French
Depuis ce matin
duh-pwee suh mah-tan
[duh-pwee suh mah-tan]
💬 Usage Tip: "Depuis" means "since" and is used for something that started in the past and is still continuing: "J'ai mal depuis ce matin" = "I've had pain since this morning." Great doctor phrase!
🇫🇷 In France: French doctors commonly ask when symptoms began. Using "depuis..." is one of the most useful ways to explain duration naturally in France.
Phrase Breakdown
Depuis
[duh-pwee]
since; for
Used to show when something started in the past and is still continuing now.
Depuis ce matin, j’ai mal au ventre.
Since this morning, I’ve had a stomachache.
Ce matin
suh mah-tan
This morning
Indicates the starting point in time.
Depuis ce matin, j'ai mal à la gorge.
Since this morning, I have a sore throat.
Words in this phrase
ce
[suh]
this
Demonstrative word used in time expressions like 'ce matin' meaning 'this morning.'
Depuis ce matin, j’ai mal au ventre.
Since this morning, I’ve had a stomachache.
matin
[mah-tan]
morning
Time noun meaning the morning.
Depuis ce matin, j’ai mal au ventre.
Since this morning, I’ve had a stomachache.
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