French · A1 · Vocabulary
Days, Months and Dates in French: From Lundi to Décembre
A French date normally puts the day before the month, as in le 14 juillet. Use cardinal numbers after the first day of the month, which is le premier. French day and month names are normally lowercase. Say the day of the week too when checking an appointment.
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Examples
| French | English |
|---|---|
| le premier mai | 1 May |
| le deux juin | 2 June |
| le vendredi | on Fridays, as a routine |
The week in order
Say lundi, mardi, mercredi, jeudi, vendredi, samedi, dimanche. Lundi can mean on Monday in a specific conversation. Le lundi often means on Mondays or every Monday. Listen for the article if someone is describing a regular routine.
Build a date
The months are janvier, février, mars, avril, mai, juin, juillet, août, septembre, octobre, novembre and décembre. To make a complete appointment line, combine the day or date with a time: On se voit le 6 juin à dix heures. Ask C’est quel jour ? if the date is unclear.
Try it
Write and say 1 October and 21 December in French.
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Le premier octobre. Le vingt et un décembre.
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