French Phrase
On décale ça à demain ?
Meaning
This phrase is a common, informal way to suggest rescheduling an event or task to the next day. The verb 'décaler' implies shifting something in time, usually to a later point, without the heavy formality of 'reporter'.
When to use
Use this in casual or semi-professional contexts when you need to postpone a plan. It is perfect for talking to friends or colleagues when a schedule change is needed.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ondécaleçaàdemain?
On
In spoken French, 'on' is almost always used instead of 'nous' to mean 'we'.
Décaler
This verb means to shift or offset. In this context, it refers to moving a time slot.
Demain
This means 'tomorrow' and is used here as the target time for the shift.
🗨In Conversation
Je suis encore coincé au bureau, désolé.
I am still stuck at the office, sorry.
Pas de souci. On décale ça à demain ?
No worries. Shall we move this to tomorrow?
✕Common Mistakes
On bouge ça à demain ?
While 'bouger' means to move, 'décaler' is the specific verb used for shifting appointments or schedules.
On décale ça pour demain ?
Use the preposition 'à' when indicating the new time or day for the rescheduled event.
↔Alternatives
On remet ça à demain ?
Shall we put that off until tomorrow?
Est-ce qu'on peut reporter à demain ?
Can we postpone until tomorrow?
Cultural Tip
The French often prefer 'décaler' over 'annuler' (cancel) to show commitment to the meeting while acknowledging a busy schedule. In professional settings, it is a very common way to handle minor scheduling conflicts gracefully.