French word

diurne

Pronunciation

IPA/djyʁn/

Meaning

  • adjectivedaytime

Example

J'aime faire des promenades diurnes quand il fait beau.

I like going for daytime walks when the weather is nice.

Illustration for diurne (daytime)

More examples

Le soleil favorise les activités diurnes dans les parcs.

The sun promotes diurnal activities in parks.

Core concept

A daytime scene or living creature active under daylight.

Common phrases

  • activité diurne

    diurnal activity

  • rythme diurne

    diurnal rhythm

Definition in French

Qui se produit pendant la journée, ou qui, pour un être vivant, est principalement actif le jour.

Word origin

French diurne developed from Latin diurnus, related to dies, 'day', through Old French; English diurnal belongs to the same Latin family.

Usage tips

  • Diurne is a formal or technical adjective, while everyday French often uses de jour or pendant la journée.

Other meanings

  • diurnaladjective

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