Days of the Week in French
The days of the week in French are:
- lundi - Monday
- mardi - Tuesday
- mercredi - Wednesday
- jeudi - Thursday
- vendredi - Friday
- samedi - Saturday
- dimanche - Sunday
In French, days of the week are always lowercase.
Usage in Sentences
Here is a table showing example sentences for each day in both French and English:
| French Example | English Example |
|---|---|
| Je travaille lundi. | I work on Monday. |
| Mardi, j’ai un rendez-vous. | On Tuesday, I have an appointment. |
| Mercredi est mon jour préféré. | Wednesday is my favorite day. |
| Jeudi, il y a une réunion. | On Thursday, there is a meeting. |
| Vendredi soir, on sort. | Friday evening, we go out. |
| Samedi, je fais du sport. | On Saturday, I do sports. |
| Dimanche, je me repose. | On Sunday, I rest. |
Common Expressions with Days
French also has useful expressions involving days of the week:
| Expression | Meaning | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| le lundi* (etc.) | every Monday (etc.) | Je vais à la gym le lundi. (I go to the gym every Monday.) |
| tous les mardis* | every Tuesday | Nous dînons ensemble tous les mardis. (We have dinner together every Tuesday.) |
| du lundi au vendredi* | from Monday to Friday | Le bureau est ouvert du lundi au vendredi. (The office is open from Monday to Friday.) |
| ce samedi* | this Saturday | Que fais-tu ce samedi? (What are you doing this Saturday?) |
Days preceded by le or expressions like tous les indicate habitual actions.
Summary
- French days of the week are: lundi, mardi, mercredi, jeudi, vendredi, samedi, dimanche.
- They are always written in lowercase.
- Use le + [day] for habitual/repeated actions.
- Use tous les + [plural day] for expressing "every [day]."
Continue practicing by making your own sentences in French using the days of the week!
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- English Example: I work on Monday.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
