Days of the Week in French
Learning the days of the week in French is one of the first steps for anyone who is starting to study this language. Knowing how to say the days of the week is essential to organize your schedule, make appointments and plan your activities. Here, we'll learn how to say each day of the week in French.
The Week in French
In French, the week (la semaine) begins on Monday (lundi) and ends on Sunday (dimanche). Here are the days of the week in French:
- Lundi: Monday
- Mardi: Tuesday
- Mercredi: Wednesday
- Jeudi: Thursday
- Vendredi: Friday
- Samedi: Saturday
- Dimanche: Sunday
How to Use Days of the Week in French
When we want to say that something happens on a certain day of the week, we use the preposition 'le' before the day of the week. For example, to say "I work on Monday", we would say "Je travaille le lundi".
Common Expressions with Days of the Week
There are some common expressions in French that use days of the week. Here are some examples:
- Tous les jours: Every day
- La semaine prochaine: Next week
- Le week-end: At the weekend
With these basics in place, you can start communicating more effectively in French. Remember to practice pronunciation and use the days of the week in sentences and conversations to become familiar with them.
