Black Friday
/blak fʁaj.dɛ/
Black Friday is the French term for the sales period involving heavy price reductions.
In French, the English name is used directly without being translated.
Meaning: sales period involving heavy price reductions (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Switzerland, the English name Black Friday is used. In Belgium, the term Vendredi fou is used to refer to this event.
How do you pronounce it?
It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- In Quebec, the preference for Vendredi noir over Black Friday is often a political statement supported by the Office québécois de la langue française to protect the French language.
- In France, the commercial period of Black Friday is often seen as a precursor to the soldes, which are legally regulated sales periods that occur only twice a year.
- While Black Friday is a global commercial term, the word noir in French is often used to describe tragedies or financial crashes, such as mardi noir for the 1929 stock market crash.
Examples in context
- Le Black Friday approche à grands pas.Black Friday is fast approaching.
- J'ai acheté cette télé pendant le Black Friday.I bought this TV during Black Friday.
- Il y a de super promos pour le Black Friday.There are great deals for Black Friday.
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are talking about their shopping plans at a cafe.
- LéaTu as prévu d'acheter quelque chose pour le Black Friday ?Are you planning to buy something for Black Friday?
- GabrielOui, je veux des chaussures neuves, Léa.Yes, I want new shoes, Léa.
- LéaMoi aussi, je cherche un nouveau manteau.Me too, I am looking for a new coat.
- GabrielOn devrait y aller ensemble alors.We should go together then.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Black Friday, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
