Matinale (en. Morning)
/ma.ti.nal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
That which takes place or occurs in the morning.
She has a morning meeting every Monday.
Elle a une réunion matinale chaque lundi.
Refers to a person who is active from the morning.
My brother is very much a morning person; he gets up at 5 o'clock.
Mon frère est très matinal, il se lève à 5 heures.
Relates to activities of the morning.
Short morning sessions are ideal for staying in shape.
Les petites séances matinales sont idéales pour rester en forme.
Etymology
From the Latin 'matinalis', derived from 'matina' which means morning.
Common Phrases and Expressions
early wake-up
To get up early in the morning.
réveil matinal
morning activity
An activity carried out in the morning.
activité matinale
morning person
A person who enjoys getting up early.
personne matinale
Related Words
morning
The period of the day that precedes noon.
matin
morning
Refers to something that occurs in the morning.
matinal
Slang Meanings
To get up at dawn
This weekend, I’m going to get up at dawn to enjoy the day.
Ce week-end, je vais me lever aux aurores pour profiter de la journée.
To wake up with the singing of the birds
He always wakes up with the singing of the birds, very early.
Il se réveille toujours avec le chant des oiseaux, très matinal.