How to Say ‘These days.’ in French
Ces jours-ci.
say zhoor see
[say zhoor see]
🇫🇷 In France: [Ces jours-ci] is a natural softener when talking about health or stress. It makes the comment sound temporary, which can feel less dramatic in family conversation.
Phrase Breakdown
Ces
[say]
these
Demonstrative adjective pointing to plural things close in time or context.
Ces jours-ci, je fais plus attention à ma santé.
These days, I pay more attention to my health.
jours
[zhoor]
days
Plural noun referring to several days or the current period.
Ces jours-ci, les jours passent vite.
These days, the days go by quickly.
ci
[see]
here / these
Small particle added to show emphasis, as in 'these days' specifically.
Ces jours-ci, je me couche plus tôt.
These days, I go to bed earlier.
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