How to Say ‘This morning’ in French
Ce matin
suh mah-TAN
[suh mah-TAN]
💬 Usage Tip: Useful time chunk. Ce = "this," matin = "morning." No article needed here.
🇫🇷 In France: Morning drop-off is prime time for short practical chats in France.
Phrase Breakdown
Ce
[suh]
this
Ce means 'this' and is used here to point to the current morning.
Ce matin, il fait un peu froid devant l’école.
This morning, it is a little cold in front of the school.
matin
[mah-TAN]
morning
Matin means 'morning' and is often used in daily small talk.
Ce matin, les enfants entrent calmement en classe.
This morning, the children are going calmly into class.
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