How do you say "Within the next few hours." in French?

"Within the next few hours." in French is "Dans les prochaines heures.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘Within the next few hours.’ in French

Q: What does "Dans les prochaines heures." mean in English?

"Dans les prochaines heures." means "Within the next few hours." in English. Usage tip: [Dans + time period] often means "within / in": [dans une heure], [dans quelques jours]. Here [dans les prochaines heures] means within the next few hours, not physically "inside" them.

Dans les prochaines heures.

dahn lay pro-shen uh-REUR

[dahn lay pro-shen uh-REUR]

💬 Usage Tip: [Dans + time period] often means "within / in": [dans une heure], [dans quelques jours]. Here [dans les prochaines heures] means within the next few hours, not physically "inside" them.

Phrase Breakdown

Dans

[dahn]

Used to indicate inclusion within space, a place, or limits.

Example

Dans les prochaines heures, nous réparerons votre montre.

In the next few hours, we will repair your watch.

Les prochaines heures

lay pro-shen uh-REUR

Words in this phrase

les

[lay]

The

An article used to specify particular items or groups.

Example

Les prochaines étapes sont importantes.

The next steps are important.

prochaines

[pro-shen]

Referring to something that follows immediately after something else in order or time.

Example

Les prochaines minutes comptent beaucoup.

The next few minutes matter a lot.

heures

[uh-REUR]

Hours

Units of time equal to 60 minutes.

Example

Les heures d'attente peuvent être longues.

The hours of waiting can be long.

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