Days of the week

It’s important to know the days of the week in French. Each day has an English translation. Each day also has an original meaning, which may sometimes help you to remember it.

FrenchEnglishOriginal French meaning
lundiMondayDay of the Moon
mardiTuesdayDay of Mars
mercrediWednesdayDay of Mercury
jeudiThursdayDay of Jove (Jupiter)
vendrediFridayDay of Venus
samediSaturdayDay of the Sabbath
dimancheSundayDay of the Lord

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