Example: Je te verrai tout à l'heure après l'école.
Definition
"Tout à l'heure" is a French expression used to refer to a short time either in the near past or near future. It means 'a little while ago' or 'in a little while,' indicating an event happening shortly before or after the present moment.
Translations
See you later / Earlier
Hasta luego / Antes
Tot straks / Daarnet
Fins ara / Abans
Bis später / Vorhin
Etymology
The phrase "tout à l'heure" literally translates to 'all at the hour' in English. It originates from the idea of a distinct, specific moment in time, where 'tout' means 'all' and 'heure' means 'hour.' It's used to express a concise time frame close to now.
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See you later / Earlier