French Conversation · Level 69
60 words
French word
horaire
Pronunciation
IPA/oʁɛʁ/
Meaning
- masculine nountimetable
Example
Je consulte l'horaire du train.
I check the train timetable.
More examples
Les horaires ont changé à cause des travaux.
The schedules changed because of the construction work.
Core concept
A visible schedule of times that organizes the operation of a service, workplace, or activity.
Common phrases
l'horaire du train
train schedule
les horaires d'ouverture
opening hours
l'horaire de travail
work schedule
Similar words
agenda: A personal planner for recording appointments and notes.
calendrier: A calendar showing dates, plans, or holidays by month or year.
emploi du temps: A daily schedule arranging classes or work in time order.
Definition in French
Liste ou indication des heures auxquelles se déroulent des activités ou des services, par exemple les heures d'ouverture d'un magasin ou les heures de travail.
Word origin
French horaire comes from Latin horarius, 'relating to an hour', which is built from hora, 'hour', and developed into a noun for a timetable.
Usage tips
- In everyday French, horaire often refers to operating or working times, while emploi du temps usually refers to a person's planned schedule.
Other meanings
- schedulenoun
- working hoursnoun
- opening hoursnoun