evening
The period of time at the end of the day between the afternoon and the time you go to bed. It is generally considered to start around 6 PM and end when people go to sleep.
Exemples
3 sur 5I usually relax and watch TV in the evening.
I typically spend my time resting and watching television during the late part of the day.
Good evening, and welcome to tonight's ceremony.
I greet you at the end of the day and welcome you to the event.
What are you doing this evening?
What are your plans for the time after work today?
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the 'E' in 'evening' as the 'End' of the workday.
Quiz rapide
I like to read a book ___ the evening.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : in
Exemples
I usually relax and watch TV in the evening.
everydayI typically spend my time resting and watching television during the late part of the day.
Good evening, and welcome to tonight's ceremony.
formalI greet you at the end of the day and welcome you to the event.
What are you doing this evening?
informalWhat are your plans for the time after work today?
The data suggests that electricity usage peaks during the evening.
academicThe information shows that power consumption is highest at the end of the day.
Please confirm your attendance for the evening networking event.
businessPlease let us know if you will come to the business meeting tonight.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
in the evening
during the time between afternoon and night
good evening
a polite greeting used after 6 PM
evening out
going to a restaurant or theater at night
Souvent confondu avec
Evening is the time before sleep when people are still active; night usually refers to the time when it is dark and people are sleeping.
Notes d'usage
Use 'in the evening' for general habits and 'this evening' for specific plans today. It is used as a greeting (Good evening) but not usually as a farewell (Good night is used instead).
Erreurs courantes
Learners often say 'at the evening,' but the correct preposition is always 'in the evening.'
Astuce mémo
Think of the 'E' in 'evening' as the 'End' of the workday.
Origine du mot
From the Old English word 'æfnung', which means the coming of 'even' or sunset.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many English-speaking countries, the evening is the primary time for family social interaction and the main meal of the day.
Quiz rapide
I like to read a book ___ the evening.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : in
Grammaire lie
Expressions liées
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