English–French

“day” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒuʁ/

Example

Chaque jour apporte quelque chose de nouveau.

Each day brings something new.

Illustration for jour (day)

How to say “day” in French

“Day” in French is jour.

The light-filled part of a daily cycle, also viewed as a date or a complete daily span.

Full entry for jour: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with jour

Nous travaillons en plein jour.

We work in broad daylight.

Tips for using jour

  • French jour often names a date or recurring day, whereas journée more often presents the day as a span of time.

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