Italian Phrase
Che ne dici alle 15?
Meaning
Literally, “What do you say about 3 p.m.?” It’s a friendly way to propose meeting or doing something at 3 p.m. and ask the listener’s opinion.
When to use
Use this informal phrase when you’re making plans with friends, family, or colleagues and want to suggest a specific time. It works best in casual conversation, not in formal business emails.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Chenedicialle15?
Che (what/which)
Used at the start of a question to ask for an opinion or suggestion.
ne (pronoun)
A clitic pronoun meaning 'about it/of it', often used with verbs like 'dire' to refer to a previously mentioned topic.
dici (second‑person singular of dire)
Present tense of 'dire' (to say) conjugated for 'tu'.
alle (a + le)
The preposition 'a' (at) combined with the feminine plural article 'le', used for telling time (e.g., alle 15 = at 15:00).
15 (numeral)
The 24‑hour clock is common in Italy for schedules; 15 means 3 p.m.
🗨In Conversation
Che ne dici alle 15?
What do you say about 3 p.m.?
Perfetto, ci vediamo al bar alle 15.
Perfect, see you at the bar at 3 p.m.
✕Common Mistakes
Che dici alle 15?
Missing the pronoun 'ne' which is needed to refer to the idea of meeting.
Che ne dici a le 15?
The preposition should be contracted to 'alle', not separated.
Che ne dici alle tre?
While not wrong, mixing 24‑hour and 12‑hour formats can sound inconsistent; stick to one system in the same sentence.
↔Alternatives
Ti va alle 15?
Does 3 p.m. work for you?
Che ne pensi per le 15?
What do you think about 3 p.m.?
Andiamo alle 15?
Shall we go at 3 p.m.?
Cultural Tip
In everyday Italian, people often use the 24‑hour clock for schedules, especially on signs and in written plans, but in spoken language you’ll also hear the 12‑hour format: “alle tre”. The phrase “Che ne dici…?” is very informal and conveys a relaxed, friendly tone. Avoid using it with strangers or in a formal business setting; opt for “Le farebbe comodo alle 15?” instead.