0 the entity measured in years, days, hours, minutes, seconds, etc. -- temps [ masculine ]
the relationship between time and space le rapport entre le temps et l’espace
Time seemed to pass slowly. Le temps semblait passer lentement.
Over time the problems got better. Avec le temps les problèmes se sont arrangés.
1 a particular moment in the day, measured on the clock -- heure [ feminine ]
2 a length of time for doing sth -- temps [ masculine ]
3 a particular period in history or in sb’s life -- époque [ feminine ]
I was still single at that time. J’étais encore célibataire à cette époque.
around the time of World War II aux alentours de la période de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale
in times of economic hardship en période de difficultés économiques
At one time, we were worried he would kill himself. A une époque, nous avions craint qu’il ne se suicidât.
4 an occasion on which sth happens or is done -- fois [ feminine ]
This is the first time we’ve eaten here. C’est la première fois que nous avons mangé là.
The last few times I saw her she was fine. Les quelques dernières fois que je l’ai vue, elle allait bien.
You need to choose the right time to ask him. Il faut que tu choisisse le bon moment pour le lui demander.
We’ve had a great time at the fireworks. Nous avons passé un très bon moment au feu d’artifice.
5 how long sb takes to finish a race -- temps [ masculine ]
determined to improve his time in the 100m déterminé à améliorer son temps au 100 mètres
6 indicates you think sth should have happened sooner -- il était temps
7 continuously -- tout le temps
8 without stopping -- à toute heure
9 indicates how many of sth on each occasion -- un/deux/cinq etc.à la fois
You’re allowed into the room two at a time. Vous êtes autorisés à entrer dans la pièce à deux à la fois.
10 sometimes, occasionally -- parfois
11 at this time, but not for ever -- pour l’instant / le moment
12 sometimes, occasionally -- de temps en temps / à autre
14 early enough -- à temps
We got home in time to watch the race on TV. Nous sommes rentrés à temps pour regarder la course à la télévision.
He didn’t get there in time for the meeting. Il n’y est pas arrivé à temps pour la réunion.
We got into the elevator just in time. Nous sommes entrés juste à temps dans l’ascenseur.
In time, life without him became easier. Avec le temps, la vie sans lui est devenue plus facile.
15 not late -- à l’heure
16 to not rush -- prends/prenez ton/votre temps
17 repeatedly -- à maintes reprises
Time after time, the wolves came back. Les loups sont revenus à maintes reprises.
18 to use a watch, clock, etc. to see how long sth lasts -- chronométrer
19 to make sth happen at a particular time -- programmer
They timed the event to coincide with the company’s 20th anniversary. Ils ont programmé l’événement pour qu’il coïncide avec le 20ème anniversaire de l’entreprise.
21 the passage of days, years, events etc -- temps
22 a point at which, or period during which, something happens -- moment, époque
23 the quantity of minutes, hours, days etc, eg spent in, or available for, a particular activity etc -- temps
24 a suitable moment or period -- moment
Now is the time to ask him.
25 one of a number occasions -- fois
He’s been to France four times.
26 a period characterized by a particular quality in a person’s life, experience etc -- période, temps
27 the speed at which a piece of music should be played; tempo -- tempo
in slow time.
28 to measure the time taken by (a happening, event etc) or by (a person, in doing something) -- chronométrer
He timed the journey.
29 to choose a particular time for -- choisir le moment de
You timed your arrival beautifully!
We have not built a single kilometre of motorway in that time.
Compensatory rest time occurs immediately after the period of service.
The number of those infected has decreased, but this is, of course, dependent on the time of year.
It is high time to end the reflection period and inaugurate a period of action.
A visit to any of the major airports at this time of year will make that obvious.
At that time, the will to review certain things was lacking.
At the time, we made the recommendations which this oral question refers to.
It is estimated that 15 000 people were sentenced at the time.
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