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"Next week" in French: la semaine prochaine
la semaine prochaine
Next week in French is la semaine prochaine. Place it after the verb: je pars la semaine prochaine. Semaine is feminine.
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How to pronounce la semaine prochaine
Say it
lah suh-MEN pro-SHEN
/la sə.mɛn pʁɔ.ʃɛn/
La: lah. Semaine: suh-MEN. Prochaine: pro-SHEN. Soft nasal possible on semaine.
"Next week" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la semaine prochaine | next week Default. | Default. |
| semaine prochaine | next week Article often dropped in speech. | Article often dropped in speech. |
| dès la semaine prochaine | starting next week From then on. | From then on. |
| la semaine suivante | the following week Narrative past contexts. | Narrative past contexts. |
How to use la semaine prochaine in real life
- 1Booking a call
On se voit la semaine prochaine ?
Shall we meet next week?
Full phrase.
- 2Exam schedule
Les oraux commencent la semaine prochaine.
Orals start next week.
Deadline.
- 3Travel plans
Je rentre la semaine prochaine.
I'm coming back next week.
Return.
Mistakes English speakers make with la semaine prochaine
Incorrect: Le semaine prochaine.
Correct: La semaine prochaine.
Semaine is feminine: la.
Incorrect: Next week en français.
Correct: La semaine prochaine.
Use the French phrase.
Good to know
French calendars start weeks on Monday more often in workplaces. La semaine prochaine is clean for plans; week-end prochain is only the weekend. Confirm days to avoid Monday confusion.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Scheduling a project review
ChatPal
Tu es libre la semaine prochaine ?
Are you free next week?
You
Oui — la semaine prochaine, mardi.
Yes—next week, Tuesday.
ChatPal
Parfait. On envoie le lien la semaine prochaine.
Perfect. We'll send the link next week.
You
Noté.
Noted.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Next week" in French
How do you say next week in French?
La semaine prochaine.
Gender?
Semaine is feminine.
Word order?
Usually after the verb: je viens la semaine prochaine.
How do you pronounce prochaine?
pro-SHEN.
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