Complex frequency adverbs and expressions provide precise information on the regularity of actions or events, ranging from specific calendar frequencies to qualitative descriptions of regularity.
Calendar References
These expressions describe the frequency of an action by referring to specific periods or dates on the calendar.
- Le premier samedi du mois: Indicates an action that occurs once a month on a specific date.
- La première quinzaine de mai: Refers to actions or events taking place in the first two weeks of May.
- Le premier semestre de l’année: Describes actions taking place during the first six months of the year.
- Le 4e trimestre de 2025: Specifies events scheduled for the last quarter of the year 2025.
Other Expressions
These adverbs or expressions qualify frequency without reference to a specific calendar.
- Fréquemment: Indicates a regular or often repeated occurrence.
- Périodiquement: Occurs at regular intervals or fixed periods.
- Sporadiquement: Occurs irregularly or without a predictable pattern.
- À l’occasion / Occasionnellement: Indicates a low frequency or events that occur from time to time.