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"Wednesday" in French: mercredi

mercredi

Say it: mehr-kruh-DEEmasculine noun/mɛʁ.kʁə.di/

Wednesday in French is mercredi, masculine. Mercredi après-midi is Wednesday afternoon. Tous les mercredis means every Wednesday. Many French kids historically had free Wednesday afternoons.

Kids' schedule

Les enfants n'ont pas classe mercredi après-midi.
The kids don't have school Wednesday afternoon.
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How to pronounce mercredi

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mehr-kruh-DEE

/mɛʁ.kʁə.di/

Mercredi is mehr-kruh-DEE. Keep three light syllables; r's are French.

"Wednesday" in French: quick reference

FrenchEnglish
mercrediWednesday

Day name.

mercredi matin / soirWednesday morning / evening

Time of day.

tous les mercredisevery Wednesday

Habits.

mercredi prochainnext Wednesday

Plans.

How to use mercredi in real life

  1. 1Kids' schedule

    Les enfants n'ont pas classe mercredi après-midi.

    The kids don't have school Wednesday afternoon.

    Classic French rhythm.

  2. 2Salon appointment

    Je peux venir mercredi vers seize heures.

    I can come Wednesday around four.

    Mercredi + time.

  3. 3Series night

    Tous les mercredis on regarde un film.

    Every Wednesday we watch a film.

    Tous les mercredis.

Mistakes English speakers make with mercredi

Incorrect: See you Wednesday → À Wednesday.

Correct: À mercredi !

Use mercredi.

Incorrect: Le Mercredi (mid-sentence capital).

Correct: Le mercredi…

Weekdays are normally lowercase.

Good to know

Mercredi après-midi still shapes family logistics in France—activities, divorced-parent schedules, and quieter offices. À mercredi! works as see you Wednesday.

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  1. ChatPal

    Le technicien peut passer mercredi.

    The technician can come Wednesday.

  2. You

    Mercredi matin, je suis là.

    Wednesday morning I'm home.

  3. ChatPal

    Je confirme pour neuf heures.

    I'll confirm for nine.

  4. You

    Parfait.

    Perfect.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Wednesday" in French

What is Wednesday in French?

Mercredi.

How do I say every Wednesday?

Tous les mercredis.

Why is Wednesday afternoon special?

Many schools historically left it free for kids' activities.

How do you pronounce mercredi?

Mehr-kruh-DEE.

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