pendant mon temps libre
The English phrase "in my free time" is translated into French as pendant mon temps libre.
This phrase is used to describe activities that a person performs when they are not working or studying.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase pendant mon temps libre translates literally to "during my free time".
Which one should you use?
While pendant mon temps libre is a common way to express the idea, you may also use pendant mes loisirs, which translates to "during my leisure activities".
How does it change in a sentence?
Because temps is a masculine noun, the phrase remains pendant mon temps libre regardless of whether the speaker is male or female.
Did you know?
- While temps means 'time' in temps libre, it is also the exact same word French uses for 'weather'.
- In France, the concept of temps libre is often linked to the legal right to congés payés or paid leave. This makes 'free time' a more politically and legally charged concept than in the US.
- The French word loisirs used in pendant mes loisirs comes from a word meaning 'to loosen' or 'relax'. It describes a mental state of release rather than just a gap in a schedule.
Examples in context
- Je ferai ça pendant mon temps libre.I'll do that in my free time.This sentence shows how to use pendant mon temps libre to talk about a future action.Tatoeba #11434509 by lbdx, translation #6352202 by CK
- J'écris des poèmes pendant mon temps libre.I write poems in my free time.This sentence uses pendant mon temps libre to describe a regular habit.Tatoeba #6726 by RaspaKrusto, translation #256528 by CK
- Pendant mon temps libre, j'écris des poèmes.In my free time, I write poetry.This sentence demonstrates that pendant mon temps libre can be placed at the beginning of a sentence.Tatoeba #6461105 by lapinhibou, translation #4758151 by cairnhead
- Pendant mon temps libre, j'aime lire des livres et écouter de la musique.In my free time, I enjoy reading books and listening to music.
- Lorsque je ne suis pas occupé(e), je pratique le jardinage.In my free time, I do gardening.
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their hobbies.
- ManonQu'est-ce que tu fais pendant mon temps libre ?What do you do in your free time?
- HugoJe lis beaucoup de livres pendant mon temps libre.I read a lot of books in my free time.
- ManonC'est génial, Hugo !That's great, Hugo!
- HugoEt toi, Manon ?And you, Manon?
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
