French Phrase
On se voit à quelle heure ?
Meaning
This is the most common way to ask for a specific meeting time in everyday French. It uses the pronoun 'on' to mean 'we' and the reflexive verb 'se voir' to express the act of meeting up.
When to use
Use this phrase when you have already agreed to meet someone and want to settle on a specific time. It is perfect for casual settings with friends, family, or colleagues.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Onse voità quelle heure
The pronoun 'On'
In daily French, 'on' is used instead of 'nous' to mean 'we'.
Se voir
This is the reflexive form of 'voir' (to see), meaning 'to see each other' or 'to meet'.
Interrogative phrase
'À quelle heure' is the standard way to ask 'at what time'.
🗨In Conversation
On va boire un café demain ?
Shall we go grab a coffee tomorrow?
Ça marche ! On se voit à quelle heure ?
That works! What time shall we meet?
✕Common Mistakes
Nous nous voyons à quelle heure ?
While grammatically correct, this is far too formal for a casual conversation about meeting up.
On voit à quelle heure ?
The reflexive pronoun 'se' is required here to indicate meeting 'each other'.
↔Alternatives
À quelle heure on se voit ?
At what time are we meeting?
On se retrouve à quelle heure ?
What time are we meeting up?
On se capte à quelle heure ?
What time should we catch up? (Slang)
Cultural Tip
In France, 'on' has almost entirely replaced 'nous' in spoken language. When setting a time for a social event, remember the 'quart d'heure de politesse', which means arriving 15 minutes after the agreed time is often expected at someone's home.