French word

avril

Pronunciation

IPA/avʁil/

Meaning

  • masculine nounApril

Example

Je suis né en avril.

I was born in April.

Illustration for avril (April)

More examples

Depuis avril, il travaille sur ce projet.

Since April, he has been working on this project.

Core concept

A calendar page marked with spring weather and the first open flowers.

Common phrases

  • en avril

    in April

  • depuis avril

    since April

  • jusqu'en avril

    until April

Similar words

mai: The fifth month of the year, when warmer weather makes outdoor activities more pleasant.
mars: The third month of the year, marking spring's beginning with alternating warm and cold weather.

Definition in French

Quatrième mois de l'année, qui suit mars et précède mai.

Word origin

French avril comes through Old French from Latin Aprilis, the name of the fourth month in the Roman calendar.

Usage tips

  • Month names are lowercase in French, and dates in this month normally use en avril.

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