🇫🇷 How to say

“month” in French

mois
Illustration of "month" in a French cultural setting
A calendar hangs on a kitchen wall, with each page showing a different month. Colorful markers circle holidays and birthdays, marking the passage of time.

Usage note

Use 'mois' to talk about any of the twelve divisions of the year, similar to English. It's a common, neutral word used in everyday conversation about dates and schedules.

Examples

  • Janvier est le premier mois.

    January is the first month.

  • Nous partons en vacances ce mois-ci.

    We are going on vacation this month.

  • Il y a douze mois dans une année.

    There are twelve months in a year.

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What does "mois" mean?

  • A. month
  • B. ticket
  • C. girl
  • D. back

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