Language/French/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week

7 Days of the Week

Il y a sept jours dans la semaine = There are seven days in a week:

• lundi = Monday
• mardi = Tuesday
• mercredi = Wednesday
• jeudi = Thursday
• vendredi = Friday
• samedi = Saturday
• dimanche = Sunday

The Days of the Week and Their Origin in French

The days of the week in French are deeply rooted in ancient Roman and Norse mythology, which have been adapted and transformed over time to reflect the linguistic and cultural evolution of France. Derived from Latin names, French days of the week maintain a unique connection to celestial bodies and mythological deities, offering insight into the historical and cultural significance of these terms. By understanding the origins of the French days of the week, one can appreciate the intricate tapestry of language, mythology, and history that weaves together the story of the French language.

Expressions (Lundi)

"Le lundi au soleil"

"A carefree life" (literally, "Monday in the sun"; refers to a famous French song)

Example: "Il a gagné à la loterie et mène maintenant une vie de lundi au soleil." - "He won the lottery and now leads a carefree life."

"Comme un lundi"

"Feeling sluggish or lacking energy" (literally, "like a Monday")

Example: "Je me sens fatigué et sans énergie, aujourd'hui c'est comme un lundi." - "I feel tired and low on energy, today feels like a Monday."

Expressions (Mercredi)

"Mercredi, tout est permis"

"Anything goes on Wednesday" (literally, "On Wednesday, everything is allowed")

Example: "Pour les enfants, mercredi, tout est permis." - "For the kids, anything goes on Wednesday."

Expressions (Vendredi)

"Vendredi 13"

"Friday the 13th"

Example: "Certains pensent que le vendredi 13 porte malheur." - "Some people believe that Friday the 13th is unlucky."

Expressions (Dimanche)

"être endimanché, être en habits du dimanche"

"To be very well dressed"

Example : "Ils se sont endimanchés pour aller au mariage."

"Un dimanche de pluie"

"A rainy Sunday"

Example: "On est resté chez nous, c'était un dimanche de pluie." - "We stayed at home because it was a rainy Sunday."

"Le promeneur du dimanche"

"A casual or occasional stroller" (literally, "the Sunday stroller")

Example: "Il n'est pas un randonneur sérieux, c'est plutôt un promeneur du dimanche." - "He's not a serious hiker, he's more of a casual stroller."

Expressions (jours)

"Vivre au jour le jour"

"To live day by day"

Example: "Depuis qu'il a perdu son emploi, il vit au jour le jour."

"Les jours se suivent et ne se ressemblent pas"

"Every day is different" (literally, "the days follow each other but don't resemble each other")

Example: "En vacances, les jours se suivent et ne se ressemblent pas." - "On vacation, every day is different."

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