Jours (en. Days)
/ʒuʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A period of 24 hours.
There are seven days in a week.
Il y a sept jours dans une semaine.
Time during which daylight is present.
Summer days are longer.
Les jours d'été sont plus longs.
Specified moment or period for an event.
The wedding will take place in a few days.
Le mariage aura lieu dans quelques jours.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'diurnus' meaning 'of the day'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be in the blur
To be in a situation of uncertainty or indecision.
être dans le flou
public holidays
Legal days off.
jours fériés
rainy days
Days when it rains.
jours de pluie
Related Words
week
Period of seven days.
semaine
month
Division of time comprising several days.
mois
year
Period of 12 months including several days.
année
Slang Meanings
A certain amount of time.
I've been waiting for him for days.
Ça fait des jours que je l'attends.
In a short period of time.
We'll see each other in a few days.
On se revoit dans quelques jours.