la prochaine fois
feminine
The English phrase "next time" is translated into French as la prochaine fois.
The phrase is used to refer to a following occasion.
Meaning: on the following occasion (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "the next time".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Southern France, the expression à la revoyure is used to mean "until next time".
How does it change in a sentence?
In French, you must include the definite article la when using this phrase to mean "next time". Additionally, the adjective prochaine must agree in gender with the feminine noun fois, which is why it takes the feminine form.
Did you know?
- While the word fois means 'time' in the sense of an occasion, it is a distant cousin to the English word 'vice' when used in terms like 'vice versa'.
- In French, the concept of 'time' is split between temps, used for duration or weather, and fois, used specifically for occurrences.
- The adjective prochaine comes from a root meaning 'near', making the phrase literally describe the 'nearest' upcoming occasion.
Examples in context
- Fais mieux la prochaine fois.Do a better job next time.This sentence is useful for telling someone to do a better job with la prochaine fois.Tatoeba #128156 by sysko, translation #264356 by CK
- Peut-être la prochaine fois !Maybe next time!This sentence is useful for saying "Maybe next time!" using la prochaine fois.Tatoeba #550087 by sacredceltic, translation #32718 by carlosalberto
- Tu l'auras la prochaine fois.You'll get it next time.This sentence is useful for saying you will get something with la prochaine fois.Tatoeba #3349423 by Blabla, translation #13885653 by tieguy
- Je suis désolé, je ne pourrai pas assister à la réunion. La prochaine fois, j'essaierai d'être présent.I'm sorry, I won't be able to attend the meeting. Next time, I'll try to be present.
- Merci pour l'invitation à dîner. Je ne peux malheureusement pas y assister, mais j'espère vous voir à une autre occasion.Thank you for the dinner invitation. Unfortunately, I cannot attend, but I hope to see you another time.
- Je n'ai pas le temps aujourd'hui. On ira boire un café la fois prochaine, ça te va?I don't have time today. Let's go for a coffee next time, is that okay with you?
- C'était super de te voir ! À la revoyure !It was great to see you! Until next time!
- Bonne soirée ! À la prochaine !Have a great evening! Until next time!
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a restaurant that is currently fully booked.
- LucasC'est complet pour ce soir.It is full for tonight.
- ChloéCe n'est pas grave, on viendra la prochaine fois.It's not a problem, we will come next time.
- LucasD'accord, je réserve pour la prochaine fois.Okay, I will book for next time.
- ChloéParfait, à bientôt, Lucas.Perfect, see you soon, Lucas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “next time” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fois, la, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
