French Days of the Week
Learn the French days of the week the right way through audio, native pronunciation tips, and fun memory tricks. Each name comes with audio to help you speak clearly and remember faster.
- Monday is Lundi
- Tuesday is Mardi
- Wednesday is Mercredi
- Thursday is Jeudi
- Friday is Vendredi
- Saturday is Samedi
- Sunday is Dimanche
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Monday (Lundi)
Think of Monday in London: “Lundi in London” sounds almost the same! Just say “Luhn-dee” to start the week right.
Example: “Je travaille le lundi.” (I work on Mondays.)
Tuesday (Mardi)
Tuesday in French is Mardi (pronounced “mar-dee”). Picture a mini Mardi Gras celebration every Tuesday to make it memorable! Say it: “Mar-dee!”
Example: “J’ai cours de français le mardi.” (I have French class on Tuesday.)
Wednesday (Mercredi)
Wednesday is Mercredi (pronounced “mehr-cruh-dee”). To remember it, think of “Mare” (sea) plus “Crayola” (for “cruh”) – “Mehr-cruh-dee”.
Example: “Je ne travaille pas le mercredi.” (I don’t work on Wednesdays.)
Thursday (Jeudi)
Thursday is Jeudi (pronounced “zhuh-dee”). Try saying “Zhuh-dee” – it’s soft and easy! Think of it as “Game Day” or “Jeu Day,” since jeu means “game” in French.
Example: “Nous avons une réunion jeudi.” (We have a meeting on Thursday.)
Friday (Vendredi)
Friday in French is Vendredi (pronounced “vahn-druh-dee”). Imagine driving a van into the weekend – “Vahn-druh-dee!”
Example: “Je suis toujours heureux le vendredi.” (I’m always happy on Fridays.)
Saturday (Samedi)
Saturday is Samedi (pronounced “sam-dee”). Think of Saturday as “Sam’s Day” – simple and easy to remember. Say it: “Sam-dee!”
Example: “Nous faisons les courses le samedi.” (We do the shopping on Saturdays.)
Sunday (Dimanche)
Sunday is Dimanche (pronounced “dee-mahnsh”). Imagine a quiet “dim” day to end the week with “Dee-mahnsh”.
Example: “Je me repose le dimanche.” (I rest on Sundays.)
Also Read: Looking to advance? Read our guide on improving your French language skills for effective tips.
Ready to Test Your Skills? Take the Quiz!
Now that you know the days of the week in French, let’s put your memory to the test! Take this quick quiz to check how well you remember each day. Each time you try, the options are randomized – making it a fun challenge every time. See if you can score 100%!
French Days of the Week Quiz
Test Your Memory
You Think you know the days of the week in French now? Let’s put that to the test! This game isn’t just about matching it’s about proving that you really memorize the days of the week. Flip the cards, find the pairs, and keep your French days in your head. It’s fun, it’s the perfect way to make sure “Lundi” and “Dimanche” stick with you forever. Let the game begin!
