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How do you say in French if had woken up earlier?

There are a couple of ways to say "if I had woken up earlier" in French, depending on the context and level of formality:

Formal:

* Si j'avais été réveillé plus tôt: This is the most formal and grammatically correct way to express it.

* Si j'avais réveillé plus tôt: This is also formal, but it emphasizes the act of waking up rather than being awake.

Informal:

* Si j'avais dormi moins: This is a less formal way to say "if I had slept less," which implies waking up earlier.

* Si j'avais pas traîné au lit: This means "if I hadn't stayed in bed," and is a more colloquial way of expressing the idea.

Example sentences:

* Si j'avais été réveillé plus tôt, j'aurais pu assister à la réunion. (If I had woken up earlier, I would have been able to attend the meeting.)

* Si j'avais réveillé plus tôt, j'aurais eu le temps de prendre un café. (If I had woken up earlier, I would have had time to have a coffee.)

* Si j'avais pas traîné au lit, je serais arrivé à l'heure. (If I hadn't stayed in bed, I would have arrived on time.)

Remember to choose the phrase that best fits the situation and your level of formality.

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