il est grand temps

it's high time

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phrase Rare #25,366
it's high time Used to say that something should have happened already or needs to happen without further delay. Before a noun or infinitive, use « il est grand temps de »; before a clause, use « il est grand temps que » followed by the subjunctive. The past form « il était grand temps » means “it was high time.”
FR: Il est grand temps de partir.
EN: It's high time to leave.

Il est grand temps que vous alliez au lit.

It's high time you went to bed.

Il est grand temps que les enfants aillent dormir.

It’s high time the children went to bed.

Il est grand temps qu'on dise au revoir.

It’s high time we said goodbye.

Il est grand temps que vous vous mettiez à table.

It's high time you sat down to eat.

Il est grand temps que tu ailles au lit.

It's high time you went to bed.

Il est grand temps que je quitte le bureau.

It’s high time I left the office.

Il est grand temps.

It's high time.

— The Big Sick (2017)

Il est grand temps que tu démarres une nouvelle affaire.

It's high time you started a new business.

Il est grand temps que les enfants aillent au lit.

It's high time the children went to bed.

Il est grand temps de vous faire couper les cheveux; ils sont trop longs.

It’s high time you got your hair cut; it’s too long.

Il est grand temps!

It's high time!