À l'heure
Example: Je suis toujours à l'heure pour mes rendez-vous importants.
Definition
"À l'heure" is a French adverbial phrase meaning to be punctual or on time, especially in the context of appointments or scheduled events. It indicates arriving or occurring exactly at the agreed or expected time without delay.
Etymology
The phrase "à l'heure" comes from French, where "à" means at, and "heure" means hour or time. Together, they literally translate to 'at the hour,' reflecting the importance of exact timing. Did you know that punctuality was highly valued in French culture, which helped popularize this expression?
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"À l'heure" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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