Cinq heures trente?

RobC1Kwiziq community member

Cinq heures trente?

Why is "cinq heures trente" not an acceptable way to say 5:30 am? I'm very accustomed to the 24-hour clock, and it seems much more elegant than "cinq heures et demie du matin", and unmistakably different from either "cinq heures et demie du soir" or "dix-sept heures trente".

This question relates to:French lesson "Telling time in French - 24-hour clock rules = AM vs PM"

Asked 3 years ago

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CélineKwiziq team member

Bonjour Rob,

This lesson has been reworked and the questions from the kwiz have been updated to include a hint as to which "clock" (12 hr clock or 24hr clock) to use when necessary. We hope it clarifies any ambiguity from these lessons/questions regarding AM vs PM, 12 vs 24 hour clock :).

We hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée !

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