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Mastering French Days of the Week: A Beginners' Guide

Apprendre les Jours de la Semaine en Français

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January 22, 2024

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Hello! Today, we're going to explore a classic of the French language for beginners: the days of the week. You will enrich your vocabulary and discover useful expressions to talk about time and your daily activities (du jour). Enjoy your learning!

Les jours de la semaine

Let's discover the days of the week together! Amazingly, in France, they are also seven in number 😛


Lundi	Monday
Mardi	Tuesday
Mercredi	Wednesday
Jeudi	Thursday
Vendredi	Friday
Samedi	Saturday
Dimanche	Sunday

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Parler des moments de la journée

After the days, we will see the various times of the day. Learning how to talk about these times is important when describing your daily routine in French.


Le jour	Day
Le matin	Morning
Le midi	Noon
L'après-midi	Afternoon
Le soir	Evening
La nuit	Night
L'heure	Hour
Aujourd'hui	Today

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Expressions

We will finally explore some expressions to help you speak about your plans and ideas with ease.

Avoir lieu

To take place

Alternatives: Se produire

Le concert a lieu samedi.

Expresses that an event occurs or happens.

Prendre rendez-vous

To make an appointment

Alternatives: Fixer un rendez-vous

Je dois prendre rendez-vous avec mon dentiste.

Organizing a meeting with someone at a specific date and time.

Planifier quelque chose

To plan something

Alternatives: Organiser quelque chose

Je dois encore planifier la rencontre de mardi.

Arranging or preparing events or activities in advance.

Le jour de congé

Day off

Alternatives: Jour de repos

Demain est mon jour de congé, je vais me reposer.

A day when one does not work, often for personal reasons or holidays.

L'emploi du temps

Schedule

Mon emploi du temps est très chargé aujourd'hui.

An organized plan of activities or events and their scheduled times.

Conclusion

There you have it, we have embarked on a wonderful journey through the days of the week, times of the day, and useful expressions in French. Remember, regular practice is the key to learning a language. So, take some time to revise these words, use them in sentences, and most importantly, explore their use in everyday life.

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