soir
/swaʁ/The time of day after sunset and before midnight, typically associated with relaxation or social activities.
Le soleil se couche tôt en hiver, donc le soir arrive rapidement.
The sun sets early in winter, so evening comes quickly.
Ils ont prévu un dîner romantique pour ce soir.
They planned a romantic dinner for this evening.
In French, 'soir' is often used to refer to the evening as a whole, including the night that follows.
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Common Usage
'Soir' is often used in expressions like 'ce soir' (this evening) and 'bonsoir' (good evening).
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Time of Day
'Soir' refers to the period after sunset and before midnight, not the entire night.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'soir', from Latin 'vesper', meaning 'evening'.
📝Usage Notes
'Soir' is commonly used to refer to the period between sunset and midnight. It can also be used to refer to the night that follows, depending on context.