French · Time, Numbers & Colors
"August" in French: août
août
August in French is août. Say en août for in August. Many shops slow down mi-août when cities empty for holidays.
Closed bakery sign
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How to pronounce août
Say it
oot
/u(t)/
Août: oot, one syllable. The ou is like oo in food; final t is often silent in casual speech, sometimes lightly heard.
"August" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| août | August Month name. | Month name. |
| en août | in August Default time phrase. | Default time phrase. |
| mi-août | mid-August Peak holiday week. | Peak holiday week. |
| fin août | late August Back-to-school approach. | Back-to-school approach. |
How to use août in real life
- 1Closed bakery sign
Réouverture fin août.
Reopening late August.
Common holiday notice.
- 2Beach plans
On loue une maison en août.
We're renting a house in August.
En août.
- 3Heat complaint
Août a été brûlant sur la côte.
August was scorching on the coast.
Month as subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with août
Incorrect: Je pars au août.
Correct: Je pars en août.
Months take en.
Incorrect: En August on ferme.
Correct: En août on ferme.
Use août, not August.
Good to know
Août is vacation month: villages busy, Paris quieter, and some services on reduced hours. 15 août (Assomption) is a public holiday. Book ahead if you travel mi-août.
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Choosing holiday dates
ChatPal
Tu préfères juillet ou août ?
Do you prefer July or August?
You
Août, surtout début août.
August—especially early August.
ChatPal
Ok. On bloque dix jours en août.
Okay. We'll block ten days in August.
You
Je regarde les trains ce soir.
I'll check trains tonight.
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FAQ
Common questions about "August" in French
How do you say August in French?
Août.
How do you say in August?
En août.
How do you pronounce août?
oot.
Is the t pronounced?
Often silent in casual speech; some speakers sound a light t.
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