Afternoon

The time of day between noon and evening; typically from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, The latter part of the day, especially from midday to evening, A social gathering or event held in the afternoon

Afternoon - Significations

The time of day between noon and evening; typically from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Exemple: Let's meet for lunch in the early afternoon.

Utilisation: formalContexte: professional settings, appointments, schedules

Note: This is the most common usage of 'afternoon' to refer to the period of time between noon and evening.

The latter part of the day, especially from midday to evening

Exemple: She likes to take a walk in the late afternoon.

Utilisation: informalContexte: casual conversations, daily routines

Note: This usage can be more flexible and may refer to the later part of the day beyond the traditional 'afternoon' hours.

A social gathering or event held in the afternoon

Exemple: We're having a tea party in the afternoon.

Utilisation: formal/informalContexte: invitations, event planning

Note: This meaning is often associated with social events or gatherings that take place during the afternoon hours.

Les synonymes de Afternoon

evening

Evening typically refers to the time of day between afternoon and night, usually starting around 6 pm.

Exemple: Let's meet in the evening for dinner.

Note: Evening is later in the day than afternoon.

dusk

Dusk is the time of day immediately following sunset, when the sky gradually darkens.

Exemple: The sky turned a beautiful shade of pink during dusk.

Note: Dusk is specifically the period of transition from day to night, usually shorter than the entire afternoon.

twilight

Twilight is the period of the evening when the sun has set but darkness has not yet fully arrived.

Exemple: The garden looked magical in the soft light of twilight.

Note: Twilight is a poetic term often associated with a mystical or romantic atmosphere.

sunset

Sunset is the time of day when the sun disappears below the horizon.

Exemple: We watched the sunset over the ocean.

Note: Sunset specifically refers to the moment when the sun sets, which can occur during the afternoon.

Expressions et phrases courantes de Afternoon

Good afternoon

A polite greeting used from noon until early evening.

Exemple: Good afternoon, how are you today?

Note: The phrase 'Good afternoon' specifically refers to the time of day as a greeting, unlike just 'afternoon' which is a general term for the period of time between noon and evening.

Sunday afternoon

Refers to the time of day on a Sunday.

Exemple: Let's go for a walk on Sunday afternoon.

Note: This phrase specifies both the day of the week and the time of day, whereas 'afternoon' alone is a general term for a part of the day.

Saturday afternoon

Refers to the time of day on a Saturday.

Exemple: I have a dentist appointment on Saturday afternoon.

Note: Similar to 'Sunday afternoon', this phrase specifies both the day of the week and the time of day.

Lazy afternoon

Describes a relaxed and leisurely period of the afternoon.

Exemple: I spent the lazy afternoon reading in the garden.

Note: The addition of 'lazy' conveys a sense of leisure and lack of activity during that time of day.

Afternoon nap

Refers to a short sleep taken during the afternoon.

Exemple: I like to take an afternoon nap to recharge.

Note: This phrase specifically refers to the act of sleeping during the afternoon, differentiating it from just the general term 'afternoon'.

Afternoon tea

A light meal or snack with tea typically served in the afternoon.

Exemple: Let's have some sandwiches and tea for afternoon tea.

Note: This phrase refers to a specific social custom of having a light meal or snack with tea during the afternoon, distinguishing it from just the time of day.

Late afternoon

Refers to the latter part of the afternoon.

Exemple: We'll meet in the late afternoon to discuss the project.

Note: By adding 'late', it specifies a particular time within the afternoon, indicating the later part of the day rather than just the general afternoon period.

Expressions courantes (argot) de Afternoon

Arvo

Arvo is a common Australian slang term for afternoon. It is a shortened form of 'afternoon'.

Exemple: Let's meet up this arvo for a coffee.

Note: Casual and colloquial term used mainly in Australian English.

Pm

PM stands for post-meridiem and is used to indicate the time after noon. It can refer to the afternoon hours of the day.

Exemple: I'll finish that report for you by 2 pm.

Note: More formal abbreviation commonly used in written communication.

Afternoonish

Afternoonish is an informal term indicating a time in the afternoon (approximately).

Exemple: The meeting should be around 2:30, afternoonish.

Note: A playful and less precise way to refer to the afternoon time period.

Avo

Avo is a shortened form of 'afternoon' commonly used in casual conversation.

Exemple: I have a doctor's appointment in the avo.

Note: Laid-back and informal way to refer to the afternoon.

Afternoonsies

Afternoonsies is a playful and informal term used to suggest doing things in the afternoon.

Exemple: Let's go for ice cream afternoonsies.

Note: A whimsical and informal way to denote the afternoon period.

Afternoon - Exemples

Afternoon tea is a popular tradition in England.

I usually take a nap in the afternoon.

Let's meet for coffee in the afternoon.

Grammaire de Afternoon

Afternoon - Nom (Noun) / Nom, singulier ou massif (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemme: afternoon

Conjugaisons

Adjectif (Adjective): afternoon

Nom, pluriel (Noun, plural): afternoons

Nom, singulier ou massif (Noun, singular or mass): afternoon

Syllabes, Séparation et Accent

afternoon contient 3 syllabes: af • ter • noon

Transcription phonétique: ˌaf-tər-ˈnün

af ter noon , ˌaf tər ˈnün (La syllabe rouge est accentuée)

Afternoon - Importance et fréquence d'utilisation

L'indice de fréquence et d'importance des mots indique la fréquence d'apparition d'un mot dans une langue donnée. Plus le nombre est petit, plus le mot est fréquemment utilisé. Les mots les plus fréquemment utilisés vont généralement de 1 à 4000.

afternoon: ~ 1100 (Très Commun).

Cet indice d'importance vous aide à vous concentrer sur les mots les plus utiles lors de votre processus d'apprentissage des langues.

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