dimanche

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/dimɑ̃ʃ/
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The day after Saturday and before Monday.
Practice using dimanche in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Je me repose tous les dimanches.
    I rest every Sunday.
  • Elle arrive dimanche matin.
    She is arriving on Sunday morning.
  • Le rendez-vous est prévu pour dimanche.
    The meeting is planned for Sunday.
  • Le magasin est fermé le dimanche.
    The shop is closed on Sundays.
  • Nous allons au parc dimanche.
    We are going to the park on Sunday.

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Meanings

Last day of the week

noun
time
neutral
The seventh day of the week in the usual French calendar, also a traditional day of Christian worship.

Examples

  • Nous allons au parc dimanche.
    We are going to the park on Sunday.
  • Le magasin est fermé le dimanche.
    The shop is closed on Sundays.
  • Elle arrive dimanche matin.
    She is arriving on Sunday morning.
  • Je me repose tous les dimanches.
    I rest every Sunday.
  • Le rendez-vous est prévu pour dimanche.
    The meeting is planned for Sunday.

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Etymology

From ecclesiastical Latin dies dominicus, “the Lord’s day”.

FAQ

What does dimanche mean?

It means Sunday.

Is dimanche masculine?

Yes, un dimanche or le dimanche.

What day comes before dimanche?

Samedi, Saturday.

What is the plural of dimanche?

Dimanches, as in tous les dimanches.

Is dimanche capitalized?

Usually no; French weekday names are lowercase.

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