Demain (en. Tomorrow)
/də.mɛ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
The day following the current day.
We have a meeting tomorrow.
Nous avons une réunion demain.
A period close in the future.
I will do it tomorrow.
Je vais le faire demain.
A promise or expectation that will be realized the next day.
I hope to receive news tomorrow.
J'espère recevoir des nouvelles demain.
Etymology
From Middle French 'demaine', from Latin 'de mane', meaning 'from the morning'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tomorrow is another day
Expresses the hope for renewal or change.
demain est un autre jour
tomorrow morning
Corresponds to the morning of the following day.
demain matin
see you tomorrow
Means to meet or meet up the next day.
voir demain
Related Words
today
The present day.
aujourd'hui
yesterday
The day before today.
hier
week
A unit of time consisting of seven days.
semaine
Slang Meanings
Not today but tomorrow.
We'll see that tomorrow, no need to rush.
On verra ça demain, pas la peine de se presser.
To procrastinate.
I'll do it tomorrow, as usual.
Je vais le faire demain, comme d'habitude.