Jeudi (en. Thursday)
/ʒø.di/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Fourth day of the week.
We have a meeting scheduled this Thursday.
Nous avons une réunion prévue ce jeudi.
Day dedicated to the planet Jupiter in astrological tradition.
Thursday is often associated with prosperity.
Le jeudi est souvent associé à la prospérité.
Etymology
Comes from the Latin 'Iovis dies', which means 'day of Jupiter'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Black Thursday
A Thursday on which tragic events occurred.
Jeudi noir
Return Thursday
A Thursday designated for making a return, often from a trip.
Jeudi du retour
Next Thursday
The Thursday that follows the current date.
Jeudi prochain
Related Words
Week
Series of seven days.
semaine
Weekend
The end of the week, typically Saturday and Sunday.
week-end
Day
A complete cycle of 24 hours.
jour
Slang Meanings
A day to go out and party.
Tonight is Thursday, let's go out and party!
Ce soir, c'est jeudi, on sort faire la fête!
A day when activities begin to intensify for the weekend.
On Thursday, everyone gets ready for the weekend.
Le jeudi, tout le monde se prépare pour le week-end.