Happy hour
The English phrase "happy hour" is translated into French as Happy hour.
Happy hour refers to the period in a pub or bar when drinks are offered at a discount.
Meaning: pub discount drinking hours (noun)
Did you know?
- The apéro ritual is so central to French life that it functions as a social 'happy hour' even when no discounts are being offered.
- While Happy hour is common in cities, you may see the term Heure joyeuse in some regions, though it is often perceived as a clunky literal translation of the English phrase.
- Because Happy hour is a borrowed term, it often follows English pronunciation rules in French bars, which can confuse those expecting a standard French accent.
Examples in context
- Le soir de six à huit heures, c'est happy hour.From six until eight in the evening is happy hour.This sentence is useful for specifying the time period during which Happy hour occurs.Tatoeba #819086 by U2FS, translation #1514969 by Paron
- Il y a un Happy hour ce vendredi.There is a happy hour this Friday.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are deciding where to go after work.
- NathanTu veux aller boire un verre ?Do you want to go for a drink?
- LéaOui, c'est l'heure du happy hour !Yes, it's happy hour time!
- NathanParfait, on va au bar d'à côté.Perfect, let's go to the bar next door.
- LéaC'est une bonne idée, Nathan.That's a good idea, Nathan.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
