avant-midi

French

Etymology

From avant (“before”) +‎ midi (“noon”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a.vɑ̃.mi.di/
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Noun

avant-midi m or f (plural avant-midi or avant-midis)

  1. (Canada, Belgium) morning (time from sunrise to noon)
    Synonym: matinée
    Coordinate term: après-midi (“afternoon”)

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