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"The day after tomorrow" in French: après-demain
après-demain
The day after tomorrow in French is après-demain — one hyphenated word. Use it for plans: on se voit après-demain. Demain alone is tomorrow.
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How to pronounce après-demain
Say it
ah-PREH-duh-MAN
/a.pʁɛ.də.mɛ̃/
Après: ah-PREH. Demain: duh-MAN. Say ah-PREH-duh-MAN as one unit.
"The day after tomorrow" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| après-demain | the day after tomorrow Default. | Default. |
| après-demain matin | the day after tomorrow morning Time of day. | Time of day. |
| dès après-demain | from the day after tomorrow Starting then. | Starting then. |
| pas demain, après-demain | not tomorrow, the day after Clarifying. | Clarifying. |
How to use après-demain in real life
- 1Booking a table
On réserve pour après-demain soir ?
Shall we book for the day after tomorrow evening?
Full word.
- 2Delivery window
Le colis arrive après-demain.
The parcel arrives the day after tomorrow.
Logistics.
- 3Study plan
L'examen est après-demain, je révise.
The exam is the day after tomorrow; I'm revising.
Deadline.
Mistakes English speakers make with après-demain
Incorrect: Après demain (two words).
Correct: Après-demain.
Write it with a hyphen: après-demain.
Incorrect: Le jour après demain.
Correct: Après-demain.
French uses the set word après-demain.
Good to know
Après-demain is everyday calendar talk — denser than spelling out the weekday. Shops and GPs often give slots après-demain matin. Keep the hyphen in writing.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a museum visit
ChatPal
On y va demain ou après-demain ?
Shall we go tomorrow or the day after tomorrow?
You
Après-demain, j'ai moins de réunions.
The day after tomorrow—I have fewer meetings.
ChatPal
OK. Après-demain à 14 h devant l'entrée.
OK. Day after tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the entrance.
You
Noté.
Noted.
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FAQ
Common questions about "The day after tomorrow" in French
How do you say the day after tomorrow in French?
Après-demain.
Is there a hyphen?
Yes: après-demain.
How do you say tomorrow?
Demain.
How do you pronounce it?
ah-PREH-duh-MAN.
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