French Phrase
Tu finis à quelle heure ?
Meaning
This is a natural and informal way to ask someone when they will be done with their current task, usually referring to work or school. It uses the present tense of the verb 'finir' to describe a scheduled event in the near future.
When to use
Use this phrase with friends, family, or colleagues you know well when you want to coordinate plans or meet up later in the day.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tufinisàquelleheure
Finir (Conjugation)
The verb finir is a regular -ir verb. For the subject 'tu', the ending is -is.
Preposition 'à'
The preposition 'à' is used here to indicate a specific point in time, translated as 'at'.
🗨In Conversation
On se voit après le boulot ?
Shall we see each other after work?
Oui ! Tu finis à quelle heure ?
Yes! What time do you finish?
✕Common Mistakes
Tu finis à quel heure ?
Heure is feminine, so you must use the feminine form quelle instead of the masculine quel.
Tu finir à quelle heure ?
The verb must be conjugated to match the subject tu; use finis instead of the infinitive.
↔Alternatives
À quelle heure finis-tu ?
At what time do you finish? (More formal)
Tu termines quand ?
When do you finish? (Using the verb terminer)
Cultural Tip
In France, social life often begins right after work. This question is the standard way to initiate plans for 'l'apéro' (pre-dinner drinks). Always use 'vous' (Vous finissez...) in a formal professional environment unless you have been invited to use 'tu'.