Meaning
« Are you free » est une expression anglaise couramment utilisée pour demander à quelqu'un s'il est disponible ou s'il a du temps libre. Cette question peut être posée dans différents contextes, que ce soit pour organiser une rencontre, une réunion ou tout simplement pour débuter une conversation. Par exemple, si vous voulez savoir si une personne peut se joindre à vous pour un café, vous pourriez lui demander : « Are you free for a coffee? ».
Cette expression est très utile dans la vie quotidienne pour vérifier la disponibilité d'une personne sans entrer dans des détails. Elle est généralement utilisée de manière informelle, mais peut aussi convenir dans des contextes professionnels si le ton reste respectueux.
Il est important de noter que, bien que cette question soit directe, elle est perçue comme polie et amicale en anglais. Pour renforcer cette politesse, il est fréquent d'ajouter un « please » à la fin de la question : « Are you free, please? ».
En résumé, « Are you free » est une manière simple et efficace de s'enquérir de la disponibilité de quelqu'un, que ce soit pour des raisons personnelles ou professionnelles.
Today's Sentences
- Are you free to talk?
- Are you free for drinks?
- Are you free this weekend?
- Are you free for lunch today?
- Are you free for coffee?
- Writer's Note
01
Are you free to talk?
Situation 1
Hey, are you free to talk?
Yes I am.
What’s up?
Quoi de neuf ?
I wanted to ask your opinion about the new project.
Sure.
Let’s have a quick meeting.
Organisons une réunion rapide.
Situation 2
I’d really like to talk it over in person.
Are you free to talk now?
I can do a quick virtual meeting.
Send me the details and I’ll join the group.
02
Are you free for drinks?
Situation 1
What are you doing on Thursday?
Work but no plans after. Why?
Are you free for drinks?
Sounds great! I’m off at 7.
Situation 2
Hey, what are you doing this weekend?
I’m going to a family BBQ this Sunday.
Are you free for drinks on Saturday night?
I am.
May I ask if it's a special occasion?
Puis-je demander si c'est une occasion spéciale ?
03
Are you free this weekend?
Situation 1
Hey!
It’s so nice bumping into you!
C'est tellement agréable de vous croiser !
Hi!
I haven’t seen you in such a long time.
Ça fait si longtemps que je ne vous ai pas vu.
Are you free this weekend?
Let’s grab lunch.
Allons déjeuner ensemble.
I’d love to.
Give me your number and I’ll message you.
Donnez-moi votre numéro et je vous enverrai un message.
Situation 2
Are you free this weekend?
Of course, why do you ask?
I want to learn how to ride a bike.
Let's take out the bike from the garage and we'll go practice.
04
Are you free for lunch today?
Situation 1
I’d like to talk about an office issue.
Sure, it’s almost 12.
Are you free for lunch today?
Êtes-vous libre pour le déjeuner aujourd'hui ?
Yes, we can talk over lunch.
Ok.
Let me free up my afternoon schedule.
Laissez-moi libérer mon emploi du temps pour cet après-midi.
Situation 2
Are you free for lunch today?
Yes I am.
Did you want to have lunch together?
Vouliez-vous déjeuner ensemble ?
I didn’t have breakfast and now I’m starving.
Sure, let’s go get some lunch!
05
Are you free for coffee?
Situation 1
Are you busy right now?
I’m a bit busy with this portfolio. Why?
Are you free for coffee?
Actually, I’d love a coffee break.
Situation 2
Are you free for coffee?
Sure, I could use a break.
Is everything ok?
I couldn’t sleep last night. So tired.
Writer’s Note
"Are you free to talk" can also mean that you are asking someone if they are available to communicate. It can be via phone or video call, messaging, or face-to-face. It’s very common to use this sentence in the workplace but also within interpersonal relationships. Try it out! Call a friend and ask them if they are free to talk. Ask your closest family member if they are free to talk. See how they answer differently or the same?
Here are some creative examples for you:
- Are you free this weekend for a little adventure outside the city?
- Are you free tomorrow night to catch that new movie everyone’s talking about?
- Are you free after work to grab coffee and unwind?
- Are you free on Friday for a brainstorming session over lunch?
- Are you free to help me taste-test this cake I accidentally made too big?
- Are you free later? I need someone to join me on a spontaneous ice cream run.
- Are you free now, or are you still saving the world one spreadsheet at a time?
Welcome to Week 2! 👍 You made it here and that’s amazing progress. Good for you. It isn’t easy but you spent a whole week thinking, practicing, and training your brain to think in English. Another day, another week closer to your goal. You got this!
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