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"Friday" in French: vendredi
vendredi
Friday in French is vendredi, masculine. Say ce vendredi for this Friday and vendredi soir for Friday night plans.
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How to pronounce vendredi
Say it
vahn-druh-DEE
/vɑ̃.dʁə.di/
vahn-druh-DEE. Nasal ven, soft second syllable, stress on dee.
"Friday" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| vendredi | Friday Day name. | Day name. |
| ce vendredi | this Friday Upcoming Friday. | Upcoming Friday. |
| vendredi soir | Friday evening/night Plans and invites. | Plans and invites. |
| vendredi prochain | next Friday Clear future reference. | Clear future reference. |
How to use vendredi in real life
- 1Booking a table
On mange dehors vendredi ?
Shall we eat out on Friday?
Bare vendredi for on Friday.
- 2Office chat
Le rapport est dû vendredi matin.
The report is due Friday morning.
Vendredi matin is a set time phrase.
- 3Weekend mood
Vendredi soir, on se détend enfin.
Friday night we finally unwind.
Classic end-of-week feel.
Mistakes English speakers make with vendredi
Incorrect: Le vendredi prochain soir.
Correct: Vendredi soir prochain. / Ce vendredi soir.
Keep vendredi soir together; don't split awkwardly.
Incorrect: À vendredi ! (when you mean see you Monday)
Correct: À lundi !
À vendredi only fits if you really meet on Friday.
Good to know
Vendredi soir starts the weekend vibe in France: after-work drinks, cinema, and late dinners. Shops may stay open later on some Fridays.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a cinema night
ChatPal
Tu es libre vendredi ?
Are you free on Friday?
You
Vendredi oui, après dix-huit heures.
Friday yes, after six.
ChatPal
Super. On se voit vendredi devant le cinéma.
Great. See you Friday in front of the cinema.
You
D'accord, j'apporte les snacks.
Okay, I'll bring the snacks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Friday" in French
What is Friday in French?
Vendredi.
How do I say this Friday?
Ce vendredi.
Is vendredi masculine?
Yes—le vendredi when you need an article.
How do you pronounce it?
vahn-druh-DEE.
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