French Phrase
Oui. À quelle heure ?
Meaning
A short, two‑sentence exchange where the speaker first confirms something with “yes” and then asks for the specific time an event will happen. The question is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
When to use
Use this phrase after someone proposes a plan, invites you out, or mentions an activity, and you want to confirm your participation while asking for the exact time. It works in everyday conversation, at work meetings, or when arranging social events.
✦Grammar Breakdown
OuiÀquelleheure?
Oui
A simple affirmative word meaning “yes”. It can stand alone or be followed by a comma before another clause.
À (preposition)
Used to indicate a point in time. In questions about time, it precedes the interrogative adjective.
quelle (interrogative adjective)
Feminine form of “quel” used before a feminine noun (heure). It asks “which/what”.
heure (noun, fem.)
Means “hour” or “time”. Always feminine, so the correct interrogative is “quelle heure”.
🗨In Conversation
On se retrouve au parc demain ?
Shall we meet at the park tomorrow?
Oui. À quelle heure ?
Yes. At what time?
✕Common Mistakes
Oui. À quel heure ?
‘Heure’ is feminine; the interrogative must agree: ‘quelle heure’.
Oui. À quelle temps ?
‘Temps’ means ‘time’ in a general sense, not the hour of day. Use ‘heure’.
Oui à quelle heure ?
Missing punctuation makes the sentence sound rushed; a pause or comma after ‘Oui’ clarifies the two parts.
↔Alternatives
Oui, c’est à quelle heure ?
Yes, what time is it?
Oui, à quelle heure exactement ?
Yes, at exactly what time?
Oui, quand ?
Yes, when?
Cultural Tip
In French, “heure” is feminine, so the correct interrogative form is “quelle heure”. Never say *quel heure*. Also, French speakers often pause after “Oui” (or insert a comma) before asking the next question, which helps keep the two ideas distinct. In very informal speech you might hear “Oui, c’est quand ?”, but the full form is preferred in polite conversation.