Days of the Week in French: Learn with Pronunciation and English Meaning

Days of the Week in French: Want to learn about days of the week in French? Don’t worry, as we have got you covered. Learning the days of the week is a nice step toward mastering the language. This guide will help you know about the weekdays.

Aug 4, 2025, 18:24 IST

Why Learn the Days of the Week in French: Knowing about the days of the week is important for everyday conversations. Students can use these days of the week to plan some important events, school timetables and also understand calendars in  French-speaking countries. 

French Days of the Week With Pronunciation and English Meaning

Students can learn about the French days of the week, along with their pronunciation and english meaning: 

Day in French

Pronunciation

Meaning in English

Lundi

luhn-dee

Monday

Mardi

mahr-dee

Tuesday

Mercredi

mehr-cruh-dee

Wednesday

Jeudi

zhuh-dee

Thursday

Vendredi

vahn-druh-dee

Friday

Samedi

sahm-dee

Saturday

Dimanche

dee-mahnsh

Sunday

Note: In French, days of the week are not capitalised unless they begin a sentence.

How To Remember French Weekdays?

  • Try to practise the weekdays by speaking them aloud with correct pronunciation. 

  • Use flashcards for the same to learn the pronunciation easily. 

  • Try to write your weekly schedule using French weekdays. 

  • Watch French cartoons or short videos explaining the weekdays in French. 

French Weekday Fun Fact 

Want to know a fun fact about these weekdays? The French days of the week are based on Roman mythology and celestial bodies that are similar to English. 

  • Lundi (Moon = Monday)

  • Mardi (Mars = Tuesday)

  • Mercredi (Mercury = Wednesday)

  • Jeudi (Jupiter = Thursday)

  • Vendredi (Venus = Friday)

Well, learning the French days of the week can be easy if you do it with correct pronunciation, simple practice, and creative learning methods. Use the table provided above to learn more easily. 

Akshita Jolly
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