French · Time, Numbers & Colors
"March" in French: mars
mars
March in French is mars. Say en mars for in March. The month stays lowercase: le 21 mars.
Spring plans
On sème les tomates en mars.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce mars
Say it
mars
/maʁs/
Mars: mars (like English Mars, short a). Final s is usually pronounced.
"March" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| mars | March Month name. | Month name. |
| en mars | in March Time expressions. | Time expressions. |
| mi-mars | mid-March Rough timing. | Rough timing. |
| fin mars | late March End of month. | End of month. |
How to use mars in real life
- 1Spring plans
On sème les tomates en mars.
We sow the tomatoes in March.
En mars.
- 2Birthday
Mon anniversaire tombe le 8 mars.
My birthday falls on March 8.
Day + mars.
- 3Office calendar
Le salon a lieu fin mars à Lyon.
The trade fair is in late March in Lyon.
Fin mars.
Mistakes English speakers make with mars
Incorrect: En Mars.
Correct: En mars.
Months are lowercase.
Incorrect: Au mars.
Correct: En mars.
Use en with months.
Good to know
Mars brings women's day on the 8th and early spring markets. Same spelling as the planet Mars—context makes the month clear.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Booking a spring trip
ChatPal
Tu préfères partir en mars ou en avril ?
Do you prefer leaving in March or April?
You
En mars, avant les vacances scolaires.
In March, before the school holidays.
ChatPal
OK. Je regarde les vols pour mars.
OK. I'll check flights for March.
You
Super. Envoie-moi deux options.
Great. Send me two options.
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FAQ
Common questions about "March" in French
How do you say March in French?
Mars.
How do you say in March?
En mars.
Do you capitalize mars?
No—months stay lowercase.
How do you pronounce mars?
mars.
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