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Why is it "la plupart du temps" rather than de temps since it is a kind of measurement?

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Why is it "la plupart du temps" rather than de temps since it is a kind of measurement?

This question relates to:French writing exercise "My passion for French cuisine"

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CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Ann,

‘La plupart du temps’ is a set expression which literally means ‘most of the time’...

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Why is it "la plupart du temps" rather than de temps since it is a kind of measurement?

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