🇫🇷 How to say

“day” in French

jour
Illustration of "day" in a French cultural setting
A calendar page shows the date 'Mercredi 15' circled in red, with sunlight streaming through the window onto a desk. A cup of coffee sits next to the calendar, suggesting the start of a new day.

Usage note

Jour refers to the daytime period from sunrise to sunset, but is also used generally for a 24-hour day. It appears in common greetings like 'bonjour' and is a simple, everyday word for talking about schedules or weather.

Examples

  • Bonjour !

    Good day!

  • J'ai travaillé toute la journée.

    I worked all day long.

  • Il fait beau aujourd'hui.

    It's a beautiful day today.

Quick check

What does "jour" mean?

  • A. day
  • B. Friday
  • C. notebook
  • D. coat

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