janvier

/ʒɑ̃vje/
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The first month of the year.

Examples

  • Après décembre vient janvier.
    After December comes January.
  • Mon anniversaire est en janvier.
    My birthday is in January.
  • Le cours commence au début de janvier.
    The class starts at the beginning of January.
  • Nous partons le 5 janvier.
    We are leaving on January 5.
  • Il neige souvent ici en janvier.
    It often snows here in January.

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Meanings

Opening month

noun
time
neutral
The month after December and before February, with thirty-one days.

Examples

  • Mon anniversaire est en janvier.
    My birthday is in January.
  • Nous partons le 5 janvier.
    We are leaving on January 5.
  • Il neige souvent ici en janvier.
    It often snows here in January.
  • Le cours commence au début de janvier.
    The class starts at the beginning of January.
  • Après décembre vient janvier.
    After December comes January.

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Etymology

From Latin Januarius, named for Janus, the Roman god of beginnings.

FAQ

What does janvier mean?

It means January.

Is janvier masculine?

Yes, le mois de janvier.

How many days are in janvier?

Thirty-one.

Which month follows janvier?

Février, February.

Is janvier capitalized?

Not normally; French month names are lowercase.

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