How do you say "First time." in French?

"First time." in French is "Première fois.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘First time.’ in French

Q: What does "Première fois." mean in English?

"Première fois." means "First time." in English. Usage tip: [Première] changes to match the feminine noun [fois]. With a masculine noun, you would get [premier], as in [mon premier verre].

Première fois.

preh-myer fwah

[preh-myer fwah]

💬 Usage Tip: [Première] changes to match the feminine noun [fois]. With a masculine noun, you would get [premier], as in [mon premier verre].

Phrase Breakdown

Première

[preh-myer]

first

Indicates the foremost in position or priority.

Example

C'est la "première" fois que je viens ici.

It's the 'first' time I come here.

fois

[fwah]

time

Refers to an occurrence or moment.

Example

C'est ma "fois" préférée de l'année.

This is my favorite 'time' of the year.

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