What does moins le quart mean in french?

"Moins le quart" literally translates to "less the quarter" in English. However, in French, it is a common way to express "a quarter to" when referring to time.

For example:

* "Il est moins le quart de cinq." This means "It is a quarter to five."

It's important to remember that in French, we use "moins le quart" for times before the hour, while "et quart" is used for times after the hour.