Vers vs. Environ

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Vers vs. Environ

Vers midi, le soleil a commencé à briller. 


Would not Environs midi... also be correct?

This question relates to:French writing exercise "Mister Snowman"

Freeform Writing Exercise A2

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CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Tracy,

You will use the preposition 'vers' with times to say around a certain time.

Venez vers 18 h = Come at around 6 PM

Il est arrivé vers minuit != He arrived at around midnight!

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Vers vs. Environ

Vers midi, le soleil a commencé à briller. 


Would not Environs midi... also be correct?

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