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"Today" in French: aujourd'hui
aujourd'hui
Today in French is aujourd'hui. Put it at the start or end: Aujourd'hui je travaille or Je travaille aujourd'hui. Dès aujourd'hui means starting today.
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How to pronounce aujourd'hui
Say it
oh-zhoor-DWEE
/o.ʒuʁ.dɥi/
Oh-zhoor-DWEE. The j in jour is like s in measure. Liaison makes au-jourd sound connected. Final hui like wee.
"Today" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| aujourd'hui | today Default adverb. | Default adverb. |
| dès aujourd'hui | from today / starting today Beginning now. | Beginning now. |
| aujourd'hui même | this very day Emphatic. | Emphatic. |
| ce jour | this day More formal or written. | More formal or written. |
How to use aujourd'hui in real life
- 1Work chat
Aujourd'hui je reste à la maison.
Today I'm staying home.
Opening position is common.
- 2Shop hours
On ferme plus tôt aujourd'hui.
We're closing earlier today.
End position also fine.
- 3Decision
Je commence dès aujourd'hui.
I'm starting today.
Dès aujourd'hui = starting today.
Mistakes English speakers make with aujourd'hui
Incorrect: Je today travaille.
Correct: Aujourd'hui je travaille. / Je travaille aujourd'hui.
Use aujourd'hui, placed at start or end—not English today mid-calque.
Incorrect: Au jour d'hui (three words)
Correct: aujourd'hui
It is one word with an apostrophe: aujourd'hui.
Good to know
French often pairs aujourd'hui with concrete plans rather than vague "someday". News headlines use aujourd'hui for current events; menus may say plat du jour for today's special.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking plans on a Monday morning
ChatPal
Tu es libre aujourd'hui ?
Are you free today?
You
Oui, aujourd'hui je n'ai pas cours.
Yes, today I have no class.
ChatPal
Super. On se voit aujourd'hui vers 16 heures ?
Great. Shall we meet today around 4 p.m.?
You
D'accord. Aujourd'hui, c'est parfait.
Okay. Today is perfect.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Today" in French
Where do I put aujourd'hui in the sentence?
Usually at the beginning or the end.
What does dès aujourd'hui mean?
Starting today / from today onward.
How do you pronounce aujourd'hui?
Oh-zhoor-DWEE.
Is it one word?
Yes: aujourd'hui with an apostrophe inside.
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