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Temps - Tard ou tôt

Explorez les expressions idiomatiques anglaises liées au retard ou à l'avance, y compris "à l'aube" et "à la onzième heure".

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English idioms related to Time

used to refer to a really late hour at night or early morning

Ex: He studied till all hours to prepare for the important exam, leaving no stone unturned in his preparation.

too late or close to the end of a particular period or situation to be useful or effective

Ex: It will late in the day to negotiate the terms of the contract once the deadline approaches .

a time that is too late for something

Ex: If we do n't act quickly , our chance to secure funding for the project may slip away , leaving a day after the fair.

a distant moment or period in the future or past that is often marked by significant technological, cultural, or historical changes

Ex: Predicting what life will be like for future generations, say, a thousand years from now, can feel like speculating about a time light years away from our own.

at a very early time in the morning when the Sun is just rising

Ex: He finished his painting just as the sun rose at the crack of dawn.

at an hour of the morning that is really early

Ex: By next month , I aim to establish a habit of starting my bright and early every morning .

the time of the morning when the Sun has just started to shine..

aube, première lumière

aube, première lumière

Ex: The explorers began their ascent up the mountain at first light, eager to reach the summit.Les explorateurs ont commencé leur ascension de la montagne à **la première lumière**, impatients d'atteindre le sommet.

at the earliest time that it is possible or suitable for someone to do something

Ex: If you could kindly provide the requested information at your earliest convenience, we can proceed with the application process.
about time
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used to indicate that something should have happened or been done earlier

c'est pas trop tôt !, grand temps

c'est pas trop tôt !, grand temps

Ex: By next month , it will be about time for us to move into our new house .

at the last moment that it is still possible to do something

Ex: He would have missed the train if he had n't arrived at the station the eleventh hour.

used to refer to early morning hours or the hours after the midnight

Ex: Tomorrow , I will be finishing up my assignment the small hours before the deadline .

something that appears or arrives too late to be of any use or benefit

Ex: They will probably find a day late and a dollar short in responding to the job offer .

right after the finalization of a deal, agreement, etc.

Ex: He was making changes before the ink was drying on the document.

the final moment or deadline to do something

Ex: They will likely be scrambling to finish their project the last minute.
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