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    Semaine (en. Week)

    /sə.mɛn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Period of time of seven consecutive days.
    Next week, I am going on vacation.
    La semaine prochaine, je vais en vacances.
    Division of the calendar that includes the days from Monday to Sunday.
    There are four weeks in a month.
    Il y a quatre semaines dans un mois.
    Units of time measurement in an administrative or commercial context.
    The report must be submitted by the end of the week.
    Le rapport doit être soumis à la fin de la semaine.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'septimana', which means 'seven days'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    weekend
    Last part of the week, usually Saturday and Sunday.
    fin de semaine
    work week
    Period of time during which one works, typically from Monday to Friday.
    semaine de travail
    week of four Thursdays
    Expression that refers to something improbable or highly unlikely.
    semaine des quatre jeudis

    Related Words

    weekly
    Occurring every week.
    hebdomadaire
    day
    Unit of time of 24 hours.
    jour
    month
    Period of time lasting approximately 30 or 31 days.
    mois

    Slang Meanings

    A week for nothing
    We had a wasted week; everything fell through.
    On a passé une semaine pour rien, tout est tombé à l'eau.
    Busy week
    I have a busy week with exams and work.
    J'ai une semaine chargée, entre les examens et le travail.