quotidien
/kɔ.ti.djɛ̃/
The English phrase 'daily' can be translated into French using quotidien or journalier.
Meaning: that occurs every day (adj)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA |
|---|---|
| quotidien | /kɔ.ti.djɛ̃/ |
| journalier | /ʒuʁ.na.lje/ |
The adjective 'daily' refers to something that occurs every day. When used as a masculine noun, quotidien means 'a daily newspaper'.
Which one should you use?
Use quotidien to describe things that are part of a regular routine or the nature of life. In contrast, use journalier for technical, economic or administrative tasks and rates performed per day.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective quotidien has the feminine form quotidienne. The adjective journalier has the feminine form journalière.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /kɔ.ti.djɛ̃/ and has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- The expression le train-train quotidien is a colloquial way to describe the boring or monotonous side of a daily routine.
- In a professional context, a 'journalier' can also refer to a 'day laborer', a person hired on a day-to-day basis.
- The English word 'quotidian' is a direct cognate of the French quotidien, but 'quotidian' is rarely used in casual English, whereas quotidien is very common in French.
Examples in context
- Je me baigne quotidiennement.I bathe daily.This sentence is useful for practicing the adverbial form of quotidien.Tatoeba #452016 by sacredceltic, translation #1526473 by rul
- Quel est le tarif journalier ?What's the daily rate?This sentence shows how to use journalier regarding rates.Tatoeba #1064718 by sacredceltic, translation #27367 by CK
- Parle-moi de ta vie quotidienne.Tell me about your daily life.This sentence demonstrates the use of quotidien to describe life.Tatoeba #474184 by sacredceltic, translation #16935 by Fanki
- C'est une tâche quotidienneIt's a daily task
- J'ai reçu une notification journalièreI received a daily notification
- Je vais faire du yoga tous les joursI'm going to do yoga every day
- Je consulte les nouvelles quotidiennes avant de commencer ma journée.I check the daily news before starting my day.
- Mon père fait de l'exercice physique journalier pour rester en bonne santé.My father engages in daily physical exercise to stay healthy.
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Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are discussing their new habits at home.
- HugoTu as un nouveau rituel quotidien ?Do you have a new daily ritual?
- ChloéOui, je fais de la méditation.Yes, I meditate.
- HugoC'est une excellente habitude quotidienne.It is an excellent daily habit.
- ChloéMerci, Hugo.Thanks, Hugo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “daily” translations and entries quotidien, journalier, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
