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    Jour (en. Day)

    [ʒuʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A defined time period, traditionally lasting 24 hours.
    The day starts at six o'clock in the morning.
    Le jour commence à six heures du matin.
    A part of the day, often used to denote work time.
    He spent the whole day at the office.
    Il a passé toute la journée au bureau.
    A specific date on the calendar.
    We have an appointment on the 15th of next month.
    Nous avons rendez-vous le 15 du mois prochain.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'diurnus', meaning 'lasting one day'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Good day!
    Greeting expression.
    Bon jour !
    At the end of the day
    Expression meaning 'finally'.
    À la fin du jour
    The day of the event
    The anticipated or scheduled day for an event.
    Le jour J

    Related Words

    daytime
    The total time of a day, often used to refer to activities during the day.
    journée
    school day
    A day during which classes are held.
    journee scolaire
    birthday
    Commemorative date of a person's birth.
    jour d'anniversaire

    Slang Meanings

    Public holiday
    We don’t work that day; it’s a public holiday.
    On ne travaille pas ce jour-là, c'est un jour férié.
    A good day
    Today is a good day to go to the beach.
    Aujourd'hui c'est un bon jour pour aller à la plage.