in the afternoon
An adverb phrase is a group of words used to describe a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., de plus en plus).
adverb phrase
a. l'après-midi
I like to take a nap in the afternoon.J’aime faire une sieste l’après-midi.
a. de l'après-midi
I have a flight at four o'clock tomorrow. - In the morning or in the afternoon?J’ai un vol à quatre heures demain. - Du matin ou de l’après-midi ?
b.
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I have an appointment at 3 in the afternoon.J'ai rendez-vous à 15 heures.
I'm having coffee with Sue on Friday at 2:30 in the afternoon.Je prends un café avec Sue vendredi à 14 h 30.
a. dans l'après-midi
I may go to the park in the afternoon if it isn't too hot.J'irai peut-être au parc dans l'après-midi s'il ne fait pas trop chaud.
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