Names of 7 Days of Week in French and English
I live in India, and I speak Hindi, Punjabi and English very well. I have also been learning some more languages.
This article will provide information about the names of all the 7 days of the week in French language.
The days of the week are of great importance in our lives. They put together a calendar for every aspect of our lives.
In this article, we will discuss the names of different days of the week in the French language. The French names of days have been provided alongside their English translations in a list to help readers learn them.
| Day Name in English | Day Name in French |
|---|---|
Sunday | Dimanche |
Monday | Lundi |
Tuesday | Mardi |
Wednesday | Mercredi |
Thursday | Jeudi |
Friday | Vendredi |
Saturday | Samedi |
Sunday
The French name for Sunday is dimanche.
Pronunciation of the word "Sunday" in French!!!
Etymology
The word "Dimanche" is derived from the Latin term "Dies Dominica" which means "day of lord" in English.
Monday
The French noun for Monday is lundi.
Pronunciation of the word "Monday" in French!!!
Etymology
The French name of Monday "Lundi" is derived from the French word "la lune" which means "the moon" in English.
Tuesday
The name for Tuesday in the French language is mardi.
Pronunciation of the word "Tuesday" in French!!!
Etymology
The word "Mardi" comes from Latin term "Martis diēs" which means "The Mars day".
Wednesday
The word for Wednesday in the French language is mercredi.
Pronunciation of the word "Wednesday" in French!!!
Etymology
The French name for Wednesday which is "Mercredi" is ascribed with regard to the Roman god Mercury.
Thursday
The French name for Thursday is jeudi.
Pronunciation of the word "Thursday" in French!!!
Etymology
The etymology behind the word "Jeudi" is "the day of Jupiter".
Friday
The French translation of the word Friday is vendredi.
Pronunciation of the word "Friday" in French!!!
Etymology
Vendredi is derived from the Latin term "Veneris diēs" which means "day of Venus" in English.
Saturday
The word for Saturday in the French language is samedi.
Pronunciation of the word "Saturday" in French!!!
Etymology
The etymology behind the word "Samedi" is linked to the Sabbath day (the day that God rested after the creation of the world)
It's quiz time now!
For each question, choose the best answer. The answer key is below.
- What is the French word for Sunday?
- Dimanche
- Lundi
- What is the word for Thursday in the French language?
- Mercredi
- Jeudi
- How would you refer to Friday in the French language?
- Vendredi
- Samedi
Answer Key
- Dimanche
- Jeudi
- Vendredi
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