French word

juillet

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒɥijɛ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounJuly

Example

Je suis né en juillet.

I was born in July.

Illustration for juillet (July)

More examples

Il fait souvent très chaud en juillet.

It is often very hot in July.

Core concept

A midsummer calendar page marking the seventh month, linked with holidays, travel, and long bright days.

Common phrases

  • en juillet

    in July

  • juillet prochain

    next July

  • au début de juillet

    at the beginning of July

Similar words

mois: One of the twelve named periods that make up a calendar year.
juin: The year's sixth month and the beginning of summer.
août: The year's eighth month, when hot weather often continues.
été: A season of warm weather when outdoor activities are more comfortable.

Definition in French

Mois placé au septième rang du calendrier grégorien, souvent associé à la période des vacances d'été.

Word origin

The name comes from Latin Iulius, honoring Julius Caesar, and entered French through the Old French form juilliet.

Usage tips

  • French uses en juillet for a month but le before a specific date, as in le 14 juillet.

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