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"Night" in French: nuit
la nuit
Night in French is la nuit, feminine. Cette nuit means tonight as the coming night; la nuit points to nighttime in general. Bonne nuit is the bedtime wish.
Leaving a party
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How to pronounce nuit
Say it
lah nwee
/la nɥi/
Nuit is nwee: ui like wee. La nuit is lah-nwee.
"Night" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la nuit | the night / nighttime Default noun. | Default noun. |
| cette nuit | tonight (this night) The night ahead or just past. | The night ahead or just past. |
| bonne nuit | good night Bedtime goodbye. | Bedtime goodbye. |
| pendant la nuit | during the night When something happens overnight. | When something happens overnight. |
How to use nuit in real life
- 1Leaving a party
Bonne nuit ! On se voit demain.
Good night! See you tomorrow.
Bonne nuit as farewell.
- 2Noise complaint
J'ai mal dormi cette nuit.
I slept badly last night.
Cette nuit for the night just lived.
- 3City talk
La nuit, les rues sont plus calmes.
At night, the streets are quieter.
La nuit as a time frame.
Mistakes English speakers make with nuit
Incorrect: Le nuit.
Correct: La nuit.
Nuit is feminine.
Incorrect: Bonne night.
Correct: Bonne nuit.
Use nuit, not English night.
Good to know
Bonne nuit is for bedtime; earlier in the evening people say bonne soirée. Mixing them up sounds slightly off.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ending a late video call
ChatPal
Il est tard. Bonne nuit.
It's late. Good night.
You
Bonne nuit. Dors bien.
Good night. Sleep well.
ChatPal
Toi aussi. On parle demain ?
You too. Talk tomorrow?
You
Oui, vers midi.
Yes, around noon.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Night" in French
How do you say night in French?
La nuit.
How do you say good night?
Bonne nuit.
What does cette nuit mean?
This night — tonight or last night, from context.
How do you pronounce nuit?
Nwee.
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