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"Sunday" in French: dimanche
dimanche
Sunday in French is dimanche, masculine. Say ce dimanche for this Sunday and dimanche matin for Sunday morning. Many shops stay closed.
Family lunch
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How to pronounce dimanche
Say it
dee-MAHNSH
/di.mɑ̃ʃ/
dee-MAHNSH. Soft ch like English sh; nasal-ish an before it.
"Sunday" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dimanche | Sunday Day name. | Day name. |
| ce dimanche | this Sunday Upcoming. | Upcoming. |
| dimanche matin | Sunday morning Time of day. | Time of day. |
| le dimanche | on Sundays / Sundays Habit. | Habit. |
How to use dimanche in real life
- 1Family lunch
On mange chez mes parents dimanche.
We're eating at my parents' on Sunday.
Bare dimanche.
- 2Sleeping in
Dimanche matin, je reste au lit.
Sunday morning I stay in bed.
Dimanche matin.
- 3Habit
Le dimanche, le quartier est calme.
On Sundays the neighborhood is quiet.
Le dimanche for habitual.
Mistakes English speakers make with dimanche
Incorrect: La dimanche.
Correct: Le dimanche.
Days are masculine.
Incorrect: Au dimanche.
Correct: Dimanche. / Ce dimanche.
Don't force au for on Sunday.
Good to know
Le dimanche remains comparatively quiet in France: family lunch, walks, closed boutiques. Big cities open more now, but the calm reputation sticks.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a slow weekend
ChatPal
Tu fais quoi dimanche ?
What are you doing Sunday?
You
Dimanche je me repose, point.
Sunday I'm resting, period.
ChatPal
Et dimanche après-midi, un film ?
And Sunday afternoon, a movie?
You
Oui, chez moi.
Yes, at my place.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sunday" in French
What is Sunday in French?
Dimanche.
How do I say this Sunday?
Ce dimanche.
How do you say on Sundays?
Le dimanche.
How do you pronounce dimanche?
dee-MAHNSH.
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