Vers vs. Environ

Tracy F.C1Kwiziq community member

Vers midi, le soleil a commencé à briller.

Would not Environs midi... also be correct?

Asked 4 years ago

CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Tracy,

You will use the preposition 'vers' with times to say around a certain time.

Venez vers 18 h = Come at around 6 PM

Il est arrivé vers minuit != He arrived at around midnight!

Like14 years ago

Vers midi, le soleil a commencé à briller.

Would not Environs midi... also be correct?

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