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How to Say ‘8 pm’ in French

20 heures

van UR

[van UR]

🇫🇷 In France: Bookings and schedules in France use the 24-hour clock, so 8 pm is 20 heures. Eight o'clock often means a fairly early dinner slot there.

Phrase Breakdown

[van]

twenty

The number 20, said 'vingt'.

Example

Nous sommes 20 personnes.

We are 20 people.

heures

[UR]

o'clock

Used after a number to give the time of day, here 8 p.m. in the 24-hour clock.

Example

Le restaurant ouvre à 19 heures.

The restaurant opens at 7 p.m.

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