writing times in French

Ann W.C1Kwiziq community member

writing times in French

Sometimes the answers were written as numbers (4h45) and at other times in words (cinq heures moins le quart). The full text uses all words. Are words really more common for stating times?

This question relates to:French dictation exercise "Leaving on holiday [US: vacation]"

Dictation exercise B1

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Chris W.C1Kwiziq Q&A super contributorCorrect answer

No, you usually write them in numbers, just as in English. I suspect it is for practice.

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writing times in French

Sometimes the answers were written as numbers (4h45) and at other times in words (cinq heures moins le quart). The full text uses all words. Are words really more common for stating times?

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