afternoon
The period of time between noon and evening. It usually starts at 12:00 PM and ends when the sun begins to set or when the workday finishes.
Exemples
3 sur 5I usually drink a cup of tea in the afternoon.
I often have tea during the time after lunch.
The symposium will resume this afternoon at two o'clock.
The formal meeting will start again later today at 2 PM.
Catch you later this afternoon!
I will see you later today.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Just remember the two words it is made of: 'after' + 'noon'. It is literally the time that comes after 12:00 (noon).
Quiz rapide
I have a very important meeting ____ the afternoon.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : in
Exemples
I usually drink a cup of tea in the afternoon.
everydayI often have tea during the time after lunch.
The symposium will resume this afternoon at two o'clock.
formalThe formal meeting will start again later today at 2 PM.
Catch you later this afternoon!
informalI will see you later today.
Data collection occurred during the early afternoon to ensure consistency.
academicResearchers gathered information shortly after noon for better results.
We have a conference call scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
businessA business meeting via phone is set for the later part of tomorrow.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
Afternoon tea
A small meal or snack typically taken in the late afternoon.
Mid-afternoon slump
The feeling of tiredness many people experience around 3 PM.
Monday afternoon
The specific time frame of the first workday's afternoon.
Souvent confondu avec
Afternoon is the time from noon until sunset; evening starts as the sun goes down and lasts until bedtime.
Notes d'usage
Use 'in the afternoon' when talking about a general duration of time. If you mention a specific day, use 'on,' such as 'on Tuesday afternoon.'
Erreurs courantes
Learners often say 'at the afternoon,' but the correct preposition is 'in the afternoon.'
Astuce mémo
Just remember the two words it is made of: 'after' + 'noon'. It is literally the time that comes after 12:00 (noon).
Origine du mot
From the Old English 'æfter' (behind or later in time) and 'nōn' (the ninth hour of the day, originally 3 PM, later moving to 12 PM).
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many English-speaking countries, the afternoon is the core period for business and school, while in some Mediterranean cultures, it includes a 'siesta' or rest period.
Quiz rapide
I have a very important meeting ____ the afternoon.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : in
Grammaire lie
Expressions liées
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yesterday
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day before yesterday
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