A1 noun Neutre #218 le plus courant

night

/naɪt/

Night is the period of time between sunset and sunrise when the sky is dark. It is the time when most people rest, sleep, and the moon is often visible.

Exemples

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1

I like to look at the stars at night.

I like to look at the stars at night.

2

The security team patrols the building throughout the night.

The security team patrols the building throughout the night.

3

We stayed up all night talking.

We stayed up all night talking.

Famille de mots

Nom
night
Adverbe
nightly
Adjectif
nightly
Apparenté
nighttime
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Astuce mémo

Remember that 'Night' starts with 'N' for 'No sun'.

Quiz rapide

I usually go to bed at 11 o'clock at ___.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : night

Exemples

1

I like to look at the stars at night.

everyday

I like to look at the stars at night.

2

The security team patrols the building throughout the night.

formal

The security team patrols the building throughout the night.

3

We stayed up all night talking.

informal

We stayed up all night talking.

4

The study observes how certain plants react to the absence of light during the night.

academic

The study observes how certain plants react to the absence of light during the night.

5

The night shift begins promptly at 10:00 PM.

business

The night shift begins promptly at 10:00 PM.

Famille de mots

Nom
night
Adverbe
nightly
Adjectif
nightly
Apparenté
nighttime

Collocations courantes

good night a polite way to say goodbye in the evening
last night the night that has just passed
at night during the period of darkness
night owl a person who likes to stay awake late
middle of the night very late, usually between midnight and dawn

Phrases Courantes

night and day

completely different

all night long

for the entire duration of the night

night in, night out

every single night for a long time

Souvent confondu avec

night vs evening

Evening is the period from late afternoon until bedtime, while night is the total period of darkness.

night vs knight

Knight is pronounced the same but refers to a medieval soldier in armor.

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Notes d'usage

We usually use the preposition 'at' with night (at night) to talk about a general time, but 'in the' with other times of day (in the morning).

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'in the night' when they mean 'at night' for routine actions. 'In the night' is usually reserved for specific, unusual events.

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Astuce mémo

Remember that 'Night' starts with 'N' for 'No sun'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old English word 'niht', which comes from a Germanic root shared by many European languages.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: one night, two nights Used with the preposition 'at' for general time Often functions as a noun adjunct (e.g., night sky, night light)
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Contexte culturel

In English-speaking cultures, 'Good night' is almost always used as a farewell or before going to sleep, never as a greeting.

Quiz rapide

I usually go to bed at 11 o'clock at ___.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : night

Mots lis

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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