Basic dates: Dates

💬 In French, all days of the week are capitalized only when at the start of a sentence.

🇫🇷 Monday is often considered as the beginning of the workweek, just like in many Western countries.

💬 Notice the similarity to the Spanish 'martes'. Both derive from 'Mars', the Roman god of war.

🇫🇷 In France, Tuesdays can be a popular day for strikes and protests, which are part of the country's tradition of activism.

💬 Mercredi comes from 'Mercury', the Roman messenger god.

🇫🇷 Wednesday is often a half day for school children in France, allowing them time for extracurricular activities.

💬 Jeudi is related to 'Jupiter', the king of the Roman gods.

🇫🇷 In many French universities, Thursday night is a popular time for student parties.

💬 Vendredi comes from 'Venus', the Roman goddess of love and beauty.

🇫🇷 Fridays are often associated with enjoying a long lunch or a café, starting the wind-down for the weekend.

💬 Derived from 'Saturn', the Roman god of agriculture and time.

🇫🇷 Saturdays are a common day for weddings in France. It's also a busy shopping day as people prepare for the weekend.

💬 'Dimanche' comes from 'diēs Dominicus', Latin for 'the Lord's day'.

🇫🇷 Many shops and establishments are closed on Sundays in France, making it a day reserved for rest and family activities.

💬 The word 'semaine' comes from Latin 'septimana', meaning 'seven mornings'.

🇫🇷 The typical French workweek runs from Monday to Friday, although some is workplaces vary.

💬 Use 'ce' before naming a day to say 'this [day]'.

🇫🇷 Planning ahead is important in France; specifying the week can help avoid confusion.