Surlendemain (en. The day after tomorrow)
/syʁlɑ̃dəmɛ/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
The day that follows tomorrow.
The day after tomorrow, we will have an important meeting.
Surlendemain, nous aurons une réunion importante.
A very near future moment.
I planned to leave the day after tomorrow.
J'ai prévu de partir surlendemain.
Etymology
Formed from 'sûr' + 'lendemain', literally meaning 'the sure day after'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the day after tomorrow at the same time
Refers to the same hour but on the day after tomorrow.
surlendemain à la même heure
the day after tomorrow morning
Specifies the morning of the day after tomorrow.
surlendemain matin
Related Words
the day after tomorrow
The day that follows the current day.
lendemain
tomorrow
The day that follows today.
demain
Slang Meanings
A term used to indicate an immediate future.
I will do it the day after tomorrow, that's for sure!
Je vais le faire surlendemain, c'est sûr !