When it's before the hour (but after 30 minutes past) we say to. We often use descriptions such as 'quarter past' and 'half past' to tell the time, but it's also good to be able to say exactly how ...

It is quarter to seven (am) Most people use the 24-hour clock in France. This means that all of the times after 12.00 (midday) are told using the 24 hour numbers. Examples: Il est treize heures ...