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"Wednesday" in French: mercredi
mercredi
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.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce mercredi
Say it
mehr-kruh-DEE
/mɛʁ.kʁə.di/
Mercredi is mehr-kruh-DEE. Keep three light syllables; r's are French.
"Wednesday" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| mercredi | Wednesday Day name. | Day name. |
| mercredi matin / soir | Wednesday morning / evening Time of day. | Time of day. |
| tous les mercredis | every Wednesday Habits. | Habits. |
| mercredi prochain | next Wednesday Plans. | Plans. |
How to use mercredi in real life
- 1Kids' schedule
Les enfants n'ont pas classe mercredi après-midi.
The kids don't have school Wednesday afternoon.
Classic French rhythm.
- 2Salon appointment
Je peux venir mercredi vers seize heures.
I can come Wednesday around four.
Mercredi + time.
- 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.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Booking a repair visit
ChatPal
Le technicien peut passer mercredi.
The technician can come Wednesday.
You
Mercredi matin, je suis là.
Wednesday morning I'm home.
ChatPal
Je confirme pour neuf heures.
I'll confirm for nine.
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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