Days of the week
| French | English |
|---|---|
| lundi | Monday |
| mardi | Tuesday |
| mercredi | Wednesday |
| jeudi | Thursday |
| vendredi | Friday |
| samedi | Saturday |
| dimanche | Sunday |
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Roman Gods and Latin
French days of the week are mostly named after Roman Gods and end with “di”, coming from “dies” in Latin, meaning day.
| Day | Origin |
|---|---|
| lundi | ”lune” - The moon in Latin |
| mardi | Mars - Roman God of War |
| mercredi | Mercury - Roman God of Commerce |
| jeudi | Juno - Roman Queen of the Gods |
| vendredi | Venus - Roman God of Love and Beauty |
| samedi | Saturn - Roman God of Time |
| dimanche | Unknown |
On a specific day
To say that something is on a specific day of the week, you simply use “le” before the day of the week.
Months of the year
| French | English |
|---|---|
| janvier | January |
| février | February |
| mars | March |
| avril | April |
| mai | May |
| juin | June |
| juillet | July |
| août | August |
| septembre | September |
| octobre | October |
| novembre | November |
| décembre | December |
In a specific month
To say that something is in a specific month, you simply use “en” before the day of the week.
Seasons
| French | English |
|---|---|
| printemps | Spring |
| été | Summer |
| automne | Autumn |
| hiver | Winter |