How to Say ‘One of these days’ in French
Un de ces jours
UHN duh say zhoor
[UHN duh say zhoor]
🇫🇷 In France: This is vague on purpose, and it can be a polite way of avoiding a firm plan. Propose a specific day if you want a real answer.
Phrase Breakdown
Un de
UHN duh
One of
'Un' here means 'one'. Say it with a nasal vowel, then a light 'duh'.
Un de mes amis.
One of my friends.
Words in this phrase
Un
[UHN]
one
Pronoun use: 'one' of something already mentioned.
Tu as un stylo ? J'en ai un.
Do you have a pen? I have one.
de
[duh]
of
Expressing the relationship between part and a whole.
Un verre de lait.
A glass of milk.
ces jours
say zhoor
these days
'Un de ces jours' means 'one of these days'. 'Ces' sounds like 'say'.
On se voit un de ces jours.
We'll see each other one of these days.
Words in this phrase
ces
[say]
these
Plural demonstrative word pointing to specific things.
Ces chocolats sont délicieux.
These chocolates are delicious.
jours
[zhoor]
days
Plural of 'jour', day.
Je reste deux jours.
I'm staying two days.
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