English–French

“midnight” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/minɥi/

Example

Il est minuit.

It is midnight.

Illustration for minuit (midnight)

How to say “midnight” in French

“Midnight” in French is minuit.

The exact night-time point where one calendar date gives way to the next.

Full entry for minuit: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with minuit

Le spectacle commence à minuit.

The show starts at midnight.

Tips for using minuit

  • Minuit is masculine, but the standard time expression is à minuit, without an article.

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