horaire

Horaire is a French noun meaning timetable or schedule, referring to the times at which events occur or services operate. The word derives from Latin hora, hour, and is used across different contexts to organize time.

In transportation, an horaire lists departure and arrival times, frequencies, days of operation, and any exceptions. Public‑transport operators publish their horaires to help travelers plan journeys, and these schedules may be adjusted seasonally or during holidays. Digital systems often provide real‑time updates tied to the official timetable.

In daily life, horaires appear in work and service contexts. A horaire de travail specifies normal working hours, while opening horaires (horaires d’ouverture) and closing horaires (horaires de fermeture) indicate when a business is open. Seasonal or holiday hours, such as horaires d’été or horaires spéciaux, reflect temporary changes.

In education and institutions, emploi du temps is commonly used to describe a student’s timetable, detailing class times and locations. The term horaire can also appear in media planning or events to indicate when programs or activities start.

Plural usage differs by context: horaires typically refers to multiple schedules or a published timetable in general, while horaire can denote a single schedule or the concept of a timetable. The concept of an horaire emphasizes planning time to coordinate activities and services efficiently.