Dimanche (en. Sunday)

/di.mɑ̃ʃ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The seventh day of the week in the Christian calendar, often associated with rest.

We go to mass on Sunday.

Nous allons à la messe le dimanche.

A day of rest for many people, often dedicated to family or leisure activities.

On Sundays, I go hiking.

Le dimanche, je fais des randonnées.

Sunday is often the favorite day for family outings.

The zoo is crowded on Sundays.

Le zoo est plein de monde le dimanche.

From the Latin 'dies Dominicus', meaning 'day of the Lord'.

To sleep in on Sunday

To get up late on Sunday morning.

faire la grasse matinée le dimanche

Easter Sunday

Sunday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

dimanche de Pâques

Black Sunday

A Sunday marked by a tragic event.

dimanche noir

Week

Period of seven days.

semaine

Rest

Time for a break or relaxation.

repos

Leisure

Activity one engages in to relax.

loisir

Sunday is often synonymous with idleness.

Today is a lazy Sunday, I'm staying in bed.

Aujourd'hui, c'est un dimanche farniente, je reste au lit.

The term 'dimancher' can refer to lounging around.

I'm going to lounge all day with a good book.

Je vais dimancher toute la journée avec un bon livre.