Published April 14, 2024 • Updated August 10, 2026 — By French teacher David Issokson with native audio by Marie Assel Cambier
Temps Meaning
Temps is a very common French masculine noun meaning both “time” and “weather,” depending on the context. For “time,” you can say “Je n’ai pas le temps” (I don’t have time), “Ça prend du temps” (It takes time), or “Je passe beaucoup de temps à Paris” (I spend a lot of time in Paris). For “weather,” temps appears in expressions such as “Il fait beau temps” (The weather is nice) and “Quel temps fait-il ?” (What’s the weather like?).
Temps Pronunciation
The IPA pronunciation of temps is /tɑ̃/, which sounds approximately like “tahn.” The final -ps is silent.
Temps Example Sentences
J’ai assez de temps pour finir le projet.
I have enough time to finish the project.
Depuis combien de temps habites-tu à Paris ?
How long have you been living in Paris?
Elle regrette de ne pas avoir le temps.
She regrets not having the time.
Quel temps fait-il aujourd’hui? — Il fait beau.
How’s the weather today? — It’s nice out.
Je mange le homard de temps en temps.
I eat lobster from time to time.
👉 See also: De temps en temps (from time to time) »
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🔗 Related words and expressions
- le temps — time, weather
- avoir le temps — to have time
- prendre son temps — to take one’s time
- passer du temps — to spend time
- perdre du temps — to waste time
- gagner du temps — to save time
- de temps en temps — from time to time
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