leve d'ici 11 heures

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leve d'ici 11 heures

Google Translate uses the simpler a 11 heures instead of d'ici 11 heures to translate "by 11". Are both acceptable? Is the one used in the lesson preferable? Which is most commonly used?

This question relates to:French lesson "Conjugate verbs (+ être) in the future perfect in French (Le Futur Antérieur)"
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Maarten K.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Brian, in this context ‘à 11 heures’ has a more specific meaning equivalent to the English expression ‘at 11’,  whereas ‘d’ici 11 heures’ more accurately mirrors the English expression ‘by 11’ as per the example - before or at 11 at the latest, but not after. 

They are both used as indicated, in context.

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leve d'ici 11 heures

Google Translate uses the simpler a 11 heures instead of d'ici 11 heures to translate "by 11". Are both acceptable? Is the one used in the lesson preferable? Which is most commonly used?

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