French Conversation · Level 12
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French word
soir
Pronunciation
IPA/swaʁ/
Meaning
- masculine nounevening
Example
Je reste à la maison ce soir.
I am staying at home this evening.
More examples
Tu veux sortir ce soir?
Do you want to go out this evening?
Core concept
The late-day transition into night, with dinner, conversation, or quiet time at home.
Common phrases
ce soir
this evening
tous les soirs
every evening
hier soir
yesterday evening
Similar words
soirée: An evening gathering or party where people come together and spend time.
nuit: The dark period from sunset until the following morning.
après-midi: The period from after lunch until the evening.
apéro: A short evening gathering for drinks and light snacks.
Definition in French
Moment de la journée entre la fin de l'après-midi et le début de la nuit, souvent employé pour parler du dîner, des activités familiales ou de détente.
Word origin
French soir comes from Latin serus, meaning 'late', through Old French, and names the later part of the day.
Usage tips
- Soir is masculine, so standard expressions use le soir and un soir, while ce soir means 'this evening' without an article.