How do you say "This afternoon" in French?

"This afternoon" in French is "Cet après-midi". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘This afternoon’ in French

Q: What does "Cet après-midi" mean in English?

"Cet après-midi" means "This afternoon" in English. Usage tip: [Cet] is the form of "this" used before a vowel sound, which is why it is [cet après-midi], not [ce après-midi]. You can reuse the same pattern in [cet été].

Cet après-midi

set ah-preh-mee-dee

[set ah-preh-mee-dee]

💬 Usage Tip: [Cet] is the form of "this" used before a vowel sound, which is why it is [cet après-midi], not [ce après-midi]. You can reuse the same pattern in [cet été].

Phrase Breakdown

Cet

[set]

this

Used to point to a specific thing close in time or context.

Example

Cet rendez-vous m'arrange bien.

This appointment suits me well.

après-midi

[ah-preh-mee-dee]

afternoon

Refers to the afternoon period of the day.

Example

Je serai chez moi tout l'après-midi.

I will be at home all afternoon.

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