hi. is there a subtle difference between the words 'pétantes' and 'pile'? Should you use one in certain circumstances?
Question about the words; Pile and Pétantes
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Question about the words; Pile and Pétantes
This question relates to:French dictation exercise "Une routine très précise (C1)"
Asked 2 years ago

Hi Megan,
You could say -
9 heures pétantes ( langage familier)
or
9 heures sonnantes
9 heures tapantes
But
9 heures pile ( on the dot) is probably the most common.
Hope this helps!
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Question about the words; Pile and Pétantes
hi. is there a subtle difference between the words 'pétantes' and 'pile'? Should you use one in certain circumstances?
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