Vendredi (en. Friday)
vã-dʁə-di
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Fifth day of the week according to the international order.
Friday is often the day when people prepare for the weekend.
Le vendredi est souvent le jour où les gens se préparent pour le week-end.
Day of the week associated with the end of work for many.
She eagerly awaits Friday to go on vacation.
Elle attend avec impatience le vendredi pour partir en vacances.
Traditional day of prayer for Muslims.
Friday is an important day for communal prayer in Islam.
Le vendredi est un jour important pour la prière collective dans l'Islam.
Etymology
Comes from the Latin 'dies Veneris' which means 'day of Venus'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Black Friday
Day of significant sales in the United States, the day after Thanksgiving.
vendredi noir
Good Friday
Day commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in Christianity.
vendredi saint
To take a bridge from Friday
To take leave to extend the weekend.
faire le pont du vendredi
Related Words
Thursday
Fourth day of the week.
jeudi
Saturday
Sixth day of the week.
samedi
Sunday
Seventh day of the week.
dimanche
Slang Meanings
Fridays, a term used to signify the beginning of weekend activities.
It's Friday, let's go out!
C'est le vendredi, let's go out!
Casual Friday, when the dress code at work is more informal.
At the office, it's casual Friday, I can wear jeans.
Au bureau, c'est vendredi décontracté, je peux porter un jean.