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How to Say ‘Is the afternoon possible?’ in French

L'après-midi, c'est possible ?

l' a-preh-mee-DEE s eh poh-SEE-bluh

[l' a-preh-mee-DEE s eh poh-SEE-bluh]

Phrase Breakdown

L'après-midi,

l' a-preh-mee-DEE

In the afternoon,

'Le' becomes l' before a vowel and links smoothly: 'la-pré-mi-di'. Without a preposition, it means 'in the afternoon'.

Example

L'après-midi, je travaille.

In the afternoon, I work.

Words in this phrase

L'

[l']

the

Used before singular when the item is known.

Example

L'homme est là.

The man is there.

après-midi

[a-preh-mee-DEE]

afternoon

The part of the day after noon.

Example

Je suis libre cet après-midi.

I am free this afternoon.

c'est possible ?

s eh poh-SEE-bluh

is it possible?

Statement word order with rising intonation turns it into a casual question. Say 'say po-SEEBL' and raise your voice at the end.

Example

Demain, c'est possible ?

Is tomorrow possible?

Words in this phrase

c'

[s]

it / this

"C'" stands for "ce" and means "it" or "this" in expressions like "c'est."

Example

C'est agréable de parler avec une équipe accueillante.

It's pleasant to speak with a welcoming team.

est

[eh]

is

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

possible

[poh-SEE-bluh]

possible

Adjective meaning something can be done.

Example

Ce n'est pas possible aujourd'hui.

It's not possible today.

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