How to Say ‘Around 8 pm., if possible.’ in French
Vers vingt heures, si possible.
vair van ur see poh-seebl
[vair van ur see poh-seebl]
🇫🇷 In France: In France, saying a meal time with the 24-hour clock like [vingt heures] is very normal, especially on the phone. For a restaurant booking, [vers vingt heures] sounds natural and clear.
Phrase Breakdown
Vers vingt heures
vair van ur
Around eight o'clock
Vers means approximately; used for an estimated time.
Je serai là vers vingt heures.
I'll be there around eight o'clock.
Words in this phrase
Vers
[vair]
around / about
Shows the time is approximate, not exact.
Pour notre réservation, vers vingt heures, si possible.
For our reservation, around eight o’clock, if possible.
vingt
[van]
twenty
Number used here in a time expression.
Nous préférerions vers vingt heures, si possible.
We would prefer around eight o’clock, if possible.
heures
[ur]
hours / o'clock
Used to indicate the scheduled time in 24-hour format.
Le dîner commence vers vingt heures, si possible.
Dinner starts around eight o’clock, if possible.
Si possible
see poh-seebl
If possible
Polite phrase to soften the request.
Je voudrais une table près de la fenêtre, si possible.
I would like a table near the window, if possible.
Words in this phrase
si
[see]
if
Begins a polite condition in the request.
Si possible, nous arriverons un peu plus tard.
If possible, we will arrive a little later.
possible
[poh-seebl]
possible
Makes the request softer and more courteous.
Nous voudrions une table en terrasse, si possible.
We would like a table on the terrace, if possible.
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