How do you say "What time?" in French?

"What time?" in French is "Quelle heure ?". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘What time?’ in French

Q: What does "Quelle heure ?" mean in English?

"Quelle heure ?" means "What time?" in English. Usage tip: [Quelle heure ?] is a shortened everyday way to ask the time. The full version is [Quelle heure est-il ?], but both mean the same thing.

Quelle heure ?

kehl uhr

[kehl uhr]

💬 Usage Tip: [Quelle heure ?] is a shortened everyday way to ask the time. The full version is [Quelle heure est-il ?], but both mean the same thing.

Phrase Breakdown

Quelle

[kehl]

What

Used to ask for information specifying something.

Example

Quelle couleur préfères-tu ?

What color do you prefer?

heure

[uhr]

hour

A period of time equal to 60 minutes.

Example

Quelle heure est-il ?

What time is it?

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