In today’s lesson we’ll have a look at the expression à un moment donné, which translates to “at some point”. Donner means “to give”. Hence, the literal translation is “at a given moment”. À un moment donné, j’apprendrai tous ces mots! At some point I’ll learn all these words!
à un moment donné
at some point
Example sentences
À un moment donné il va falloir remplacer la voiture.
At some point we’ll have to replace the car.
À un moment donné Jacques vendra la maison.
At some point Jacques will sell the house.
Je prendrai une decision à un moment donné mais pour le moment je ne fais rien.
At some point I’ll make a decision but for now I’m not doing anything.
French expressions | Lessons by David Issokson