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French Phrase

C'est pour mardi à 10h.

/sɛ puʁ maʁ.di a di.z‿œʁ/
Meaning"It's for Tuesday at 10 o'clock."
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Meaning

This sentence means “It’s scheduled for Tuesday at 10 o’clock.” It is used to confirm the date and time of an appointment, meeting, or event.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to tell someone when something will happen, especially in professional or casual arrangements such as meetings, classes, or social gatherings.

Grammar Breakdown

C'estpourmardià10h

1

C'est

Contraction of "ce" (this/it) + "est" (is); used to introduce a statement.

2

pour + date

"pour" indicates a scheduled time or deadline, similar to "for" in English.

3

à + exact time

The preposition "à" is used to specify an exact hour.

4

10h

Abbreviation for "dix heures"; French commonly uses the 24‑hour clock in formal contexts.

🗨In Conversation

A

C'est pour mardi à 10h.

It's for Tuesday at 10 o'clock.

Parfait, je note dans mon agenda.

Great, I’ll note it in my calendar.

B

Common Mistakes

  • C'est pour mardi en 10h.

    Use "à" for exact times; "en" is used for months or years (e.g., "en mars").

  • C'est mardi à 10h pour.

    The order "pour" should come before the date, not after the time.

  • C'est pour mardi à 10h00.

    While "10h00" is understandable, French speakers usually write "10h" without the extra zeros.

Alternatives

  • C'est prévu pour mardi à 10h.

    It's planned for Tuesday at 10 o'clock.

  • Nous nous verrons mardi à 10h.

    We'll see each other on Tuesday at 10 o'clock.

  • Le rendez‑vous est mardi à 10h.

    The appointment is Tuesday at 10 o'clock.

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Cultural Tip

In French, the 24‑hour clock is preferred in written and formal spoken contexts, so "10h" means 10:00 (not 22:00). When specifying a precise hour, always use the preposition "à" (e.g., "à 10h"). "Pour" adds the nuance of a scheduled or intended time, similar to saying "for" in English.