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p.m.

UK
/ˌpiː ˈem/
US
/ˌpi ˈɛm/
p.m.adjective
UK
/ˌpiː ˈem/
US
/ˌpi ˈɛm/
Used attributively before a noun to denote time occurring after noon.
Translations
après-midiEmployé pour des horaires ou des événements situés après midi.
The 3 p.m. train leaves from platform 4.
Le train de l’après-midi part de la voie 4.
Definitions
Occurring or scheduled after noon and before midnight.
The 3 p.m. train leaves from platform 4.
Synonyms
late-day
afternoon
evening
PM
post‑meridian
postmeridian
p.m.noun
Translations
après-midiDans les indications horaires pour la période allant de midi à minuit.
The meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. tomorrow.
La réunion est prévue pour 15 h demain après-midi.
Definitions
The period of time from noon to midnight, used to specify the time of day in the 12-hour clock system.
The meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. tomorrow.
The afternoon; the hours between noon and midnight considered as a period for activities or events.
She prefers to schedule all her classes in the p.m.
Synonyms
afternoon
pm
post-noon
evening
post meridiem
after midday
p.m.adverb
UK
/ˌpiː ˈem/
US
/ˌpi ˈɛm/
Translations
après-midiDans l’usage horaire, pour indiquer la tranche de midi à minuit.
The meeting is scheduled to start at 3 p.m.
La réunion doit commencer à 15 h dans l’après-midi.
Definitions
Used to indicate the time period from noon to midnight in a 12-hour clock system.
The meeting is scheduled to start at 3 p.m.
Synonyms
post meridiem
pm
afternoon
in the evening
in the afternoon
p.madverb

p.m.

Abbreviation of post meridiem; used with clock times to indicate the time is after noon (12:00) and before midnight.
Translations
de l’après-midiIndique l’heure après midi, dans le registre de l’horloge.
The flight departs at 7:45 p.m.
Le vol part à 7 h 45 de l’après-midi.
Definitions
Used after a clock time to indicate that it is after noon and before midnight; in the afternoon or evening.
The flight departs at 7:45 p.m.
Antonyms
a.m.
p.mnoun

p.m.

Used (often with 'the') to refer to the period from noon to midnight; common in timetables and informal speech.
Translations
après-midiAussi féminin selon l’usage.
I’m free in the p.m., but not in the morning.
Je suis libre l’après-midi, mais pas le matin.
Definitions
The part of the day from noon to midnight; the afternoon and evening.
I’m free in the p.m., but not in the morning.
Antonyms
a.m.
PMnoun
Definitions
A title used to refer to the head of government in a parliamentary system, known as the Prime Minister.
The PM addressed the nation regarding the new policy changes.
Particulate matter, a mixture of tiny particles and droplets in the air that can be harmful to health.
The city's PM levels were dangerously high due to the pollution.
An electronic private message sent via an online forum or social media platform.
If you're interested, send me a PM and I'll give you the details.
A project manager, especially in business or information-technology contexts.
The PM scheduled a kickoff meeting with all the stakeholders.
PMadjective

p.m.

Used attributively before nouns to denote events happening between noon and midnight.
Translations
du soirDans l'indication horaire
The 9 PM show was completely sold out.
Le spectacle de 9 heures du soir affichait complet.
Definitions
Occurring or scheduled in the time period from noon to midnight.
The 9 PM show was completely sold out.
Synonyms
afternoon
after midday
after-hours
evening
late-day
post-noon
p.m.
post-meridiem
PMadverb

p.m.

UK
/ˌpiː ˈem/
US
/ˌpi ˈɛm/
Used after numerals to specify times from noon to midnight.
Translations
de l'après-midiDans l'indication de l'heure
The train leaves at 5 PM, so be there by 4:45.
Le train part à 5 heures de l'après-midi, alors sois là à 4 h 45.
Definitions
After noon; used with numerals to indicate the time between 12:00 and 23:59.
The train leaves at 5 PM, so be there by 4:45.
Synonyms
after midday
after noon
in the evening
in the afternoon
post meridiem
p.m.
PMverb
Definitions
To send (someone) a private message on an online forum or social media platform.
She PMed me the documents last night.
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