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"Are you free?" vs "When will you be free?"

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'When will you be free?' is used when you want to know the specific time or day when someone will be available. 'Are you free?' is a more general question to ask if someone is available without specifying a particular time.

Last Updated: March 24, 2024

Are you free?

This phrase is correct and commonly used to ask if someone is available without specifying a particular time.

This phrase is a general question to ask if someone is available. It does not imply a specific time frame and is more casual.

Examples:

  • Are you free to talk now?
  • Are you free for lunch tomorrow?
  • Are you free to help me with this?
  • Are you free this weekend?
  • Are you free to join us for dinner?

Alternatives:

  • Can you talk now?
  • Do you have time for lunch tomorrow?
  • Can you help me with this?
  • Do you have plans this weekend?
  • Can you join us for dinner?

When will you be free?

This is correct

"When will you be free?" is a way to ask about someone's availability.

"When are you going to be free?" and "When will you be free?" can be used interchangeably.

ExpertExplanation provided by a TextRanch English expert


Some examples from our editors:

  • We need to talk about the Anderson project tomorrow. When will you be free?
  • Let's schedule a rehearsal on a night next week. When will you be free?
  • I know you're busy today, so when will you be free tomorrow?

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • When will you be available?
  • When are you going to be free?
  • When are you going to be available?

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